Technician II (Open Interviews!)

Gregory Poole; Mebane, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole in Mebane, North Carolina, seeks a skilled equipment mechanic to perform moderate repairs and assembly on construction equipment, using diagnostic tools and CAT manuals to troubleshoot engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.

You will use lifts, hoists, power tools, and test equipment, complete repair work orders, and ensure safety procedures are followed daily; a high school diploma or GED and at least three years' experience with CAT literature systems are required.

Qualifications

• Three years direct work experience with CAT literature systems.
• Proficient in hydraulics, transmissions, or electrical systems.
• Ability to read manuals and perform diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Check equipment and prepare work with PPE in place.
• Troubleshoot and repair construction equipment using manuals.
• Operate lifts and cranes to move heavy parts.
• Use hand and power tools to disassemble, rebuild, and test parts.
• Enter repair data and maintain service records.
• Perform preventative maintenance and basic reprogramming of controllers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repairs

Manual dexterity

Reading manuals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Lift equipment

Power tools

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The primary function of this position is to perform moderate mechanical repairs and assembly on construction equipment by troubleshooting and using various diagnostic equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
• Uses manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to perform independent troubleshooting and repair of construction equipment.
• Uses lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.
• Uses hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment.
• Uses miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.
• Uses tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment; cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; uses test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controls powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
• Climbs up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of vehicle.
• Uses overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts & other aides to move items off vehicle (tracks, idler wheels, blades, etc.) & then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, then back to the vehicle for reassembly.
• Performs inspections, do preventative maintenance, repair engines, power train, hydraulic and electrical components.
• Uses power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint vehicle.
• Uses instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Must have a high school education or GED

Work Experience:

Requires three years’ direct work experience with a working knowledge of CAT literature systems and be proficient in at least one mechanical system (i.e. hydraulics, transmissions, electrical, etc.).

Physical:

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs; Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift and position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 112 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other:

Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders; Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems. Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information;

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.