Undercarriage Field Technician 1

HOLT Group; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT Group seeks an Undercarriage Field Technician 1 to perform on-site undercarriage repairs on construction equipment at customer sites in Georgetown, TX. You will handle disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of undercarriage components and report findings.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 1–5 years of heavy equipment repair experience, plus own tools. Travel is required and safety procedures must be followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to five years of heavy construction equipment repair experience preferred.
• Must own an assortment of tools and specialized tools to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic undercarriage repairs on all brands of equipment at the customer site.
• Disassembles, cleans, inspects, repairs, and reassembles undercarriage components.
• Evaluates and monitors undercarriage conditions and equipment status.
• Completes service reports and paperwork; adheres to safety policies.

Skills

Undercarriage repair

Field service

Heavy equipment

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Undercarriage Field Technician 1

Department: Machine Division (MAC)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Georgetown

Reporting To: Colin Pack

Compensation: $21.47 - $36.81 / hour

Description

The Undercarriage Field Tech 1, performs construction equipment undercarriage repairs on all brands of equipment on the customers job site.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily:

1. Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values;
2. Collaborate with key internal/external resources;
3. Participate in ongoing self-development.

Essential Functions

• Personally models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission Statement
• Must complete VBL, DiSC and Conflict Resolution
• Performs basic undercarriage repairs on all brand of equipment on the customer job site.
• Disassembles, cleans, inspects, repairs, and assembles undercarriage components.
• Evaluates, measures, and monitors undercarriage conditions.
• Works as a member of a team to provide services that satisfies customer needs and achieves departmental goals.
• Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs.
• Prepares service reports and any other necessary paperwork.
• Maintains all company equipment, tools, and work areas in a good, clean, and working order.
• Performs and completes most tasks with no supervision.
• Act as a team member on large projects.
• Provides assistance, coaching, and mentoring to other Undercarriage Technicians.
• Adheres to contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems.
• Excellent work habits, accuracy, attention to detail, and quality of work.
• Well-developed technical skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective influencing skills which include motivating and developing customers and employees.
• Time management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to follow logical troubleshooting procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines to ensure quality work.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment.
• Ability to be self-starting, self-motivated, and be a leader.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands in order to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Ability to read, write, and understand information.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One to five years of heavy construction equipment repair experience preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Must own an assortment of tools and specialized tools to perform the job.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel:

• Travel is required for this position with possible overnight stays.

Physical Requirements:

• Significant amount of time standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, and reaching
• Constant movement and use of hands, this position requires good manual dexterity.
• Communicates with customers, service managers, and co-workers.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment.
• Frequently lifts and moves materials and equipment up to 80 lb.
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment.

Work Environment:

• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
• Regularly works outdoors around moving mechanical parts and noise level may be loud at times.
• Exposure to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment.
• Required to perform work in cramped spaces, awkward positions and/or high places.
• Exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings.

Disclaimer:

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.