Undercarriage Shop Technician 1

HOLT CAT; Woodway (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT CAT is hiring an Undercarriage Shop Technician 1 in Waco, TX. The role performs basic to moderate diagnosis and repairs on heavy construction equipment undercarriage in a shop setting, with standard hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The position reports to Teddy Clark in the Machine Division (MAC) and requires basic tools, technical schooling, and a willingness to learn VBL and DISC requirements. Travel is up to 10% and safety compliance is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Technical schooling preferred and 1+ years of heavy construction equipment repair experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of equipment/tools, and CAT ET/CAT SIS 2.0 software.
• Ability to read/write and follow installation and service guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Models and promotes values-based leadership and safety practices.
• Performs basic repairs on undercarriage components and assists in disassembly/assembly.
• Operates undercarriage build-up machines and uses related tooling.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and work area in good condition.
• Completes service reports and paperwork as required.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

CAT ET & SIS 2.0

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Tool handling

Team work

Education

Technical schooling preferred

1+ years heavy construction equipment repair experience preferred

Tools

CAT ET and CAT SIS 2.0

Basic torch/welding ability (a plus)

Job description

The Undercarriage Shop Technician 1, performs basic to moderate diagnosis and repairs on heavy construction equipment undercarriage in a shop environment. The hours for this position are Monday Through Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We are located at 1700 W. Loop 340, Waco, TX 76712. The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 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

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.
• Performs basic repairs on equipment undercarriage and undercarriage components.
• Operates undercarriage build-up and rebuild machines, and all tooling and machines used in undercarriage rebuilding.
• Assists in disassembling, cleaning, inspections, repairs, and assembling undercarriage components.
• Assists in evaluating, measuring, and monitoring of undercarriage conditions.
• Works as a member of a team to provide basic technical and mechanical services that satisfies customer needs and achieves departmental goals.
• Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs.
• Assists in preparing 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 direct supervision.
• Provides assistance to other Undercarriage Technicians to perform larger jobs.
• 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. CAT ET and CAT SIS 2.0
• Excellent work habits, accuracy, attention to detail, and quality of work.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic torch and welding ability a plus but not required.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to develop technical skills.
• 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.

Education and Experience

• Technical schooling preferred
• 1+ years of heavy construction equipment repair experience preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must own basic tools to perform the job
• Must complete V.B.L. and DISC classes prior to promoting to Tech 2

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Travel

• Up to 10% travel may be required.

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 indoors around moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• 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.