Shop Service Technician 4 Heavy Equipment

Job Summary: 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. Works independently or as a member of a team to provide mechanical services that satisfies customer needs and achieves departmental goals.

Mid-level position Generally has more than seven years of experience and/or demonstrated job relevant knowledge/skills. A Level IV Technician has a broad knowledge of the fields standard and technical concepts practices and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of standard complex and technical tasks; is self-starting and requires minimal supervision; is often a team member on a large project.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the companys mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Essential Functions:

Models promotes reinforces and rewards the consistent use of HOLTs Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools models and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision Values and Mission

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

Provides a significant amount of task and behavior-oriented mentoring and training to others

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

Requires regular and punctual employee attendance

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of dirt 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

Proficient with current computer software related hardware and machine electronic systems - CAT ET and CAT SIS

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 and utilize a computer to diagnose troubleshoot and test equipment

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Owns a large and complete assortment of appropriate hand tools and may have some specialized tools

Education and Experience:

Seven or more years of diesel-powered heavy construction 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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel:

• Some travel may be expected for this position

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

Work Environment:

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

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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