Engine Service Technician 1 - Truck Shop

Hawthorne Machinery Co.•San Diego, CA

6d•$34 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Engine Service Tech 1 troubleshoots mechanical problems in Caterpillar and allied products. With supervision, performs duties as assigned by management in the repair, maintenance and/or rebuilding of equipment in the service shop or field, in a safe, efficient and capable manner in the least amount of labor hours necessary and without re-work. Besides performing mechanical repair as directed, this position also estimates work orders and prepares written quotes for submission to the Lead Person and/or Service Supervisor.

Requirements

Must have a valid Class C Drivers License with a clean driving record.
Must have a valid California Class “B” driver’s license, if assigned vehicle requires.
Zero to three (0 to 3) years of experience in the repair of on-highway trucks and buses.
Expertise in all phases of on-highway truck service operation.
Full and positive knowledge of the Caterpillar product line and allied products.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or can provide verification of all formal classroom study or hands on experience related to heavy equipment repairs.
Furnish all hand tools required to repair, test and diagnose hydraulic, air, power train, electrical, and electronic systems on all makes of trucks and Caterpillar engines.

Nice To Haves

Some high dollar value tooling is supplied by Hawthorne Machinery Co.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots all Caterpillar and related systems.
Uses all test and diagnostic equipment available to make adjustments to truck engines and systems.
Makes warranty recommendations.
Performs minor welding, fabrication, plumbing alignment and D.C. electric repairs.
Guides/supervises lower-level technicians in the repairs of trucks and Caterpillar engines.
Performs other duties as directed by foreman or service manager.