Engine Workshop Technician

Cummins•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Completes diagnostics, repairs, and rebuilds on engine products in a service workshop under limited supervision. The role applies documented procedures and policies to perform complex repairs, prepares required parts and tools, disassembles and reassembles engines and components, and performs preventative maintenance based on engine assessments. The technician supports experienced colleagues with diagnostics and repair planning, documents work and related information, completes required training, maintains tools and work areas, and follows Health, Safety & Environmental requirements.

Requirements

Intermediate-level knowledge of and/or experience with engine products.
Vocational diploma from a relevant technical institution.
This position is subject to Federal Transit Administration random and pre-employment drug testing requirements, including ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Apprentice-trained Engine Technician.
Locally valid driving permit.
A CDL may be required to obtain upon hire; federal law requires CDL holders to be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

Apply documented procedures and policies to complete complex repairs, including identifying and preparing required parts and tools.
Disassemble, inspect, clean, and reassemble engines and/or engine components.
Perform preventative maintenance based on assessments of engines.
Assist more experienced technicians with diagnostics and development of repair plans for engines in the workshop.
Complete required documentation, including work-completed documents, time sheets, warranty claims, and quality documents, using handwritten forms or business systems.
Complete training in line with skill and business requirements.
Maintain work areas and tools for cleanliness and proper operation.
Adhere to relevant Health, Safety & Environmental policies, procedures, and legislation, and report issues or incidents to a supervisor.
Troubleshoot engine issues using guided workflows, procedures, specialized mechanical and electronic service tools, and diagnostic software; validate repairs and document results.
Identify and use appropriate electronic service tools, interpret their results, and determine next steps for service resolution.
Analyze interactions among engine electrical and mechanical systems to diagnose and repair issues using tools, service publications, and measurements.
Repair and maintain mechanical and electrical products according to guidelines, required tools, and standard repair times; inspect and replace parts according to reuse guidelines and perform progressive damage checks.
Create and verify customer, equipment, and technical information, capture required data, and document work in the service management system.
Gather technical issue information, use available resources, escalate issues when needed, and record troubleshooting steps to support timely resolution.