Construction Technology Technician

Carolina CAT - Construction•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Construction Technology Technician Level 1 troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs customer equipment in a shop or field environment while maintaining acceptable productivity and customer satisfaction. The technician reviews the work schedule and prepares the equipment and supplies needed for each shift; uses on-board computers, service documents, product improvement information, and support programs to assess equipment; verifies findings against gauges, procedures, and manufacturer specifications; and develops a repair plan, consulting coworkers or a lead person when needed. The role also involves obtaining parts and tooling, completing repairs to specifications, testing equipment, conducting quality checks, performing housekeeping, securing equipment at the end of the shift, and completing required paperwork. The technician follows safety and contamination-control guidelines. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. Work takes place in a shop or field environment, with exposures varying by site. The position requires regular standing, walking, hand use, reaching, and communication; occasional climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and tasting or smelling; and frequent movement of loads up to 25 pounds. Employees must operate equipment safely and may encounter moving machinery, fumes or particles, weather, vibration, temperature extremes, chemicals, electrical-shock risks, and occasional loud noise.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or legal alien.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must meet the position's ergonomic and physical requirements and physical base scores.
Must possess the tooling required to perform job duties.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations.
Must have keyboarding skills.
Must be able to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving up to 25 pounds.
Must operate equipment safely.

Nice To Haves

Six months of hands-on mechanical repair experience with diesel or gasoline engines, earthmoving or industrial equipment, or a similar industry.

Responsibilities

Review the work schedule at the start of the shift and prepare the required equipment and supplies.
Determine equipment status using on-board computers and service documents, and review product improvement and support programs.
Verify findings by reviewing gauge readings and procedures and comparing them with manufacturer specifications.
Develop a plan to correct problems, consulting coworkers or a lead person when necessary.
Order or obtain parts from stock, or send parts to a special service shop for tooling or alterations.
Install, replace, rebuild, or repair parts and equipment promptly and according to specifications.
Test repaired parts or equipment and perform a quality check after completing work.
Perform assigned housekeeping duties.
Secure equipment and machinery and complete required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Help ensure departmental compliance with safety and contamination-control guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.