Field Paving Machine Mechanic

Holt Cat•Irving, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

HOLT CAT in Irving, Texas is seeking a Field Service Paving Machine Mechanic with at least 2 years of paving construction equipment repair experience and an acceptable driving record. The Field Service Paving Technician travels throughout the Northern Region to provide face-to-face service to our customers located at off- and on-site locations and is responsible for the inspection, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and reconditioning of paving construction equipment.

Requirements

At least one year of paving construction equipment experience is required; three or more years preferred
Acceptable driving record required
Must own required tools to perform repairs
Knowledge of complex grade control systems, special software/hardware required for machine communication and diagnoses, intelligent compaction, machine application, asphalt densities, mat deformities, and correct machine operation procedures
Knowledge of paving equipment - #Gomaco #CAT #AsphaltPavers #Leeboy #Bomag #Dynapac #Wirtgen
Knowledge of equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of safe work procedures and practices
Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
Exceptional skills in customer service
Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
Planning and organizing skills - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources
Operation and control skills - controlling operations of equipment or systems
Equipment selection skills - determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to operate a conventional forklift
Ability to meet deadlines and work under fast-paced, highly stressful, and time-constraining circumstances
Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
The ability to read, write, and understand information
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Performs repairs and troubleshooting offsite with minimal supervision
Performs troubleshooting and diagnoses of equipment malfunctions and failures
Removes and installs parts, disassembles and assembles components, and tests and adjusts assemblies
Repairs and/or replaces components according to CAT standards
Tests and verifies proper operation of all repairs and adjustments
Prepares and completes all job-related documents, writes service reports, orders parts, and maintains clear customer records; in addition, accesses databases required to complete the job (work order, parts order, Vision Link, DBS, SimsSI, SIS web)
Operates equipment and vehicles with possession of all necessary licenses and certificates
Maintains service vehicle inspection records, daily inspections, and driver logs as required by the Department of Transportation
Adheres to contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations
Maintains all company equipment, tools, and vehicles in good, clean, and working order
Communicates job progress to supervisor and customer as needed
Complete assigned jobs and tasks to meet/exceed flat rate times and re-do metric standards
Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
Completes all assigned Technician Training Path courses and safety training in a timely and proficient manner
Projects professionalism with both internal and external customers, including personal appearance
Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
Performs other duties as assigned