Shop Service Technician

Waco, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 27 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Holt CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United States. We have a full-time 1st shift Heavy Equipment - Shop Service Technician position available at our Waco Texas location which is located at 1700 W. Loop 340 Waco TX 76712 USA.

. The hours of the position are Monday-Friday 7 am to 4 pm.

This mechanic position is responsible for performing inspections diagnoses and repairs of diesel-powered heavy equipment and/or related equipment or components following established procedures and guidelines.

What can HOLT offer you
A competitive salary front-loaded PTO 401k matching plus a profit-sharing plan comprehensive health care benefits tuition reimbursement wellness rewards gym discount an amazing employee development program with a department devoted to your professional development allowing you to grow your skills and build your competencies to prepare you for future opportunities at HOLT and much more! There is also a Sign-On Bonus of up to $5000 for those qualified.

Education and Experience:

At least two years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred
Ability and knowledge to read/use schematics and diagrams experience is preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred

Additional Requirements:

Must have all required mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)

Essential Functions:

Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures
Disassembles and assembles machine components to manufacturers specifications through the use of hand tools pneumatic tools and any specialized tooling
Rebuilds repairs reconditions and maintains equipment and components
Demonstrates good customer relations and support; communicates customer needs to shop management
Plans and controls cost of repair jobs
Completes parts orders and identifies parts for return
Mentors and helps train other technicians
Maintains all equipment and work areas keeps in good clean and orderly condition
Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies procedures and standards
Works overtime as required by workload and customers needs
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; e.g. ProTech Technician Training Paths
Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs uses repair and maintenance
Knowledge of heavy equipment machines such as dozers excavators motor graders and other dirt moving equipment
Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software related hardware and machine electronic systems
Quality control analysis skills - Conducting tests and inspections of products services or processes to evaluate quality or performance and communicate findings
Operation and control skills - Controlling operations of equipment or systems
Equipment selection skills - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane
The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
Ability to operate hand tools power tools pneumatic tools and equipment used in mechanical repair
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp manipulate or assemble very small objects
The ability to read write and understand information
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity coordination and stamina
Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment
Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
Routinely reacts to visual auditory and other signals including alarms and instructions and is required to visually inspect work

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