Heavy Diesel Truck Shop Mechanic
About The Position
This position involves troubleshooting, repairing, reconditioning, and servicing Caterpillar and other Empire allied machines, systems, and power train components within a shop environment. The role requires diagnosing malfunctions and failures of electrical, hydraulic, and power train components using electronic tools, schematics, and other troubleshooting methods. Effective communication is essential to explain equipment conditions, machine status, and recommendations to clients, associates, and management. Additionally, the role includes maintaining good client relations, supporting corporate marketing objectives, preparing service reports, planning and controlling repair job costs, and maintaining company equipment in good, clean, and orderly condition. The mechanic is expected to work safely at all times, adhere to all applicable safety policies, and comply with company policies, procedures, and standards. Further responsibilities include owning and maintaining personal tools, learning and utilizing Empire, Caterpillar, and allied product procedures and systems, maintaining current MSHA card if required, providing on-the-job training, making warranty recommendations, and communicating effectively to clarify instructions or discuss job progress. Overtime and travel to remote locations may be required.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, information, instructions, and explanations to associates, clients and management regarding vehicle/component/equipment conditions, problems, recommendations, and repair processes
- Basic computer and internet knowledge
- Knowledge in operating scanning/diagnostic tools
- Knowledge and skills to operate and understand diagnostic equipment including computerized instrumentation
- Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming adhere to company policy
- Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively
- Knowledge of CAT machine components and systems
- Acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Current driver’s license
- Minimum of 6 months related experience
- Completion of eTRAIN test evaluation
- Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and failures
- Maintain good client relations and support for corporate marketing objectives
- Repair, recondition, and maintain equipment and components
- Prepare service reports
- Plan and control cost of repair jobs
- Maintain company equipment – keep in good clean orderly condition
- Work safely at all times
- Adhere to all applicable safety policies
- Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards
- Own and maintain required personal tools
- Learn and use Empire, Caterpillar and allied product procedures and systems
- Maintain current MSHA card if work area requires
- Provide on-the-job training to technicians and helpers as assigned
- Make warranty recommendations
- Communicate with proper individuals to clarify instructions or discuss scope or progress of job
- Work overtime as needed
- Travel to remote locations as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Work within and promote corporate values
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
