Engine Service Tech 1 - CVA (Power)

Hawthorne Machinery Co.•San Diego, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Hawthorne Cat is a family-owned company with over 60 years of experience in the sale, rental, and servicing of construction machinery and power generation equipment for industries like agriculture, construction, marine, and government. The company values Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence (PRIDE) and is committed to building better communities. They offer a comprehensive employee benefit program and opportunities for growth and advancement. The Engine Service Tech 1, working with minimal supervision, will perform duties related to the repair, maintenance, and rebuilding of equipment in the service shop or field, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality work without rework.

Requirements

Must have a valid California Class C Drivers license.
Minimum two (2) years experience in the repair and maintenance of / EPG/ Marine power generation equipment.
Working knowledge of testing equipment.
Basic diagnostics and troubleshooting of equipment.
High school graduate or G.E.D. or can provide verification of all formal classroom study or hands on experience related to Genset repairs.
Furnish mechanics hand tools and sufficient test tooling to perform diagnostics on Caterpillar equipment.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to document and record site and equipment conditions, prepare written work procedures, and work scope documents.
Ability to prepare final reports suitable for presentation to end user.
Proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, CAT ET and SIS, and able to work with related computer programs associated with system controllers and devices.

Responsibilities

Maintains favorable business relationships with customers, suppliers and personnel from other HPS departments in accordance with our Customer Value Agreements (CVA’s).
Attends training classes as directed and obtains passing grades.
Adheres strictly to HPS safety, housekeeping, credit and other rules, policies and procedures.
Demonstrates proficiency in reading technical data and schematic diagrams.
Troubleshoots mechanical problems and document on field report.
Recommends action to correct the failure or problem.
Takes and processes scheduled fluid samples in a timely manner.
Diagnoses System and Component failures.
Performs Equipment Inspections, Fluid & Filter changes, batteries and Cooling Systems maintenance.
Informs management and other team members of pertinent information such as procedures, policies, changes received from other employees, customers or factory reps if deemed necessary.
Analyzes all Caterpillar and related Power Generation equipment systems and components for proper operation in arrangement application based on theory of design.
Determines if installed monitoring/metering equipment is appropriate for required application.
Performs resistive / reactive load testing of equipment.
Defines, documents and performs system level surveys and audits for engine and support systems and assure installed equipment performs as required by contract specifications.