Compact Construction Shop Technician

Gregory Poole Equipment Company • Raleigh, NC

94d

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to perform advanced systems repair and assembly by performing independent troubleshooting using various diagnostic equipment and manuals.

Requirements

• Must have a high school education or GED.
• Requires four years of work experience with at least two years experience with CAT equipment.
• Must be proficient in at least two mechanical systems (i.e. transmissions, engines, hydraulics, etc.) for numerous model lines.
• Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs.
• Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports.
• Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 112 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.
• Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders.
• Must have cognitive reasoning and problem solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems.
• Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information.
• Can work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
• Use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to perform independent troubleshooting and repair of construction equipment.
• Use lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.
• Use hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment.
• Use miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.
• Disassemble/reassemble parts or equipment; clean parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; use test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and control powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
• Climb up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of the vehicle.
• Use overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts & other aides to move items off vehicle (tracks, idler wheels, blades, etc.) & then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, then back to the vehicle for reassembly.
• Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, repair engines, power train, hydraulic and electrical components.
• Lift/carry and position ram used to remove idlers, unbolt idlers, remove them.
• Use power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint vehicle.
• Use instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees