Undercarriage Technician

Doggett Equipment Services Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Doggett Equipment Services Group in St. Louis seeks an Undercarriage Technician responsible for servicing and repairing undercarriages of heavy equipment. The ideal candidate should have experience with diesel-powered systems, effective communication skills, and must possess the necessary tools for repairs.

The role involves diagnosing defects, documenting work, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should be able to lift heavy weights and work in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing diesel-powered heavy equipment undercarriage systems.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions.
• Must own proper tools to perform required repairs.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair undercarriages of equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment undercarriages.
• Document work done on equipment electronically.

Skills

Troubleshooting diesel-powered heavy equipment

Basic computer skills

Interpret and comprehend instructions

Effective communication in group settings

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Personal hand tools

Job description

The Undercarriage Technician is responsible for servicing and repairing undercarriages of equipment in the shop.

Essential Functions

• Must be capable of removal and installation of components by following the appropriate service manual.
• Understand and utilize various exchange items and evaluate price of exchange vs. cost of repair.
• Safely and properly operate and inspect machines/vehicles to diagnose defects in undercarriage systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all components of equipment undercarriages.
• Formally document the work done on the equipment electronically.
• Complete work assignments and assigned training within allotted time and secure and maintain appropriate licensing.
• Maintain good work habits and comply with all safety and company regulations.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants will have experience in troubleshooting and repairing diesel-powered heavy equipment undercarriage systems.
• The candidate must have basic computer skills.
• Maintains good work habits and presents a favorable business image towards customers served by the company.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must own proper tools to perform required repairs – Doggett will provide special tooling on special repairs.

Typical Physical Activity

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to chest; reach and use the arms with a full range of motion; endure prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting while performing mechanical operations; exert push and pull forces with the arms in order to use various wrenches and tools; endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations; use hands to grasp hand tools and parts and climb onto and operate equipment.

Typical Environmental Conditions

Employee regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts. May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high speed rotating equipment. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places.

The Undercarriage Technician must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Doggett is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer