Undercarriage Field Technician 3

Holt Co.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt CAT in Waco, Texas seeks an experienced Undercarriage Field Technician to diagnose and repair heavy equipment undercarriage at customer sites. A CDL Class B and valid medical DOT card are required, with travel across central Texas.

The role includes demonstrating leadership and mentoring other technicians, while maintaining equipment and safety procedures. Must be able to perform welded and non-welded repairs, operate torches and hand/power tools, and complete all paperwork timely.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 8 years of heavy construction equipment repair experience.
• Must own a full set of specialized tools to perform the job.
• CDL Class B and a safe driving record; able to pass DOT physical and obtain medical card.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair undercarriage components on heavy equipment in customer sites.
• Lead and mentor other Undercarriage Technicians on large projects.
• Prepare service reports and maintain tools and work areas.

Skills

Undercarriage repair

Field service

CDL Class B

Welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Torque wrenches

Torches

Welding equipment

Job description

Holt CAT in Waco, Texas is hiring a heavy equipment Undercarriage Field Technician 3. This position will perform complex and comprehensive diagnosis and repairs on heavy equipment undercarriage at a customer's field location. Must have a CDL Class B, and a safe driving record. Must be able to pass a DOT Physical and maintain a medical card. Territory will cover central Texas between Austin and Waco.

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.

Department

Machine Division (MAC)

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Waco

Address

1700 W. Loop 340, Waco, Texas, 76712

Workplace type

Onsite

Reporting To

Teddy Clark

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 have completed VBL, DiSC, Conflict Resolution, SLII for Supervisors and Principles of Persuasion(POP).
• Performs extensive repairs on equipment undercarriage and undercarriage components on the field.
• Proficient at removing broken bolts.
• Able to perform basic welding needs.
• Able to use a torch to remove broken components and repair equipment.
• Operates all tooling and machines used in undercarriage rebuilding.
• Disassembles, cleans, inspects, repairs, and assembles undercarriage components.
• Evaluates, measures, and monitors undercarriage conditions.
• Works as a member of a team to provide expert technical and mechanical 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 all tasks with no supervision.
• Provides significant task and behavior-oriented leadership to other Undercarriage Technicians.
• Act as a team leader 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

• Expert knowledge of equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Expert knowledge with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems.
• Excellent work habits, accuracy, attention to detail, and quality of work.
• Fully 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 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
• 8 years of experience in Heavy Construction Equipment repair preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Must own large and complete 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.

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About HOLT CAT

HOLT CAT is the authorized Caterpillar heavy equipment and engine dealer for 118 counties in South, Central, North and East Texas. Established in 1933, HOLT sells, services and rents Cat equipment, engines, generators and trucks for construction, mining, industrial, petroleum and agricultural applications. HOLT sells Caterpillar used equipment worldwide and fabricates its own line of custom engineered products including land management products and water tankers. Additionally, HOLT is a dealer for Link-Belt Cranes, Trimble Heavy and Highway construction products and AccuGrade grade-control systems.

The Holt name has been associated with heavy equipment and Caterpillar for over 100 years. HOLT CAT owners, Peter J. Holt and Corinna Holt Richter are direct descendants of Benjamin Holt, who in 1904 developed the first successful track-type tractor which he named the "Caterpillar."

HOLT CAT has come to be synonymous with quality, integrity and commitment to customer service.

The HOLT CAT team is committed to providing rock solid stability with superior products and services from The Red River to the Rio Grande.