Heavy Equipment/Aerial Shop Mechanic

Empire Cat•Eloy, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Troubleshoot, repair, recondition, and service Caterpillar and other Empire allied machines, systems, and power train components in a shop environment. Diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and power train malfunctions and failures, and identify root causes using electronic tools, schematics, and other troubleshooting methods. Communicate equipment conditions, machine status, and recommendations to clients, associates, and management. The position requires repairing and maintaining equipment, preparing service reports, controlling repair-job costs, maintaining company equipment, and following safety policies and company procedures. Additional duties include maintaining required personal tools, learning Empire, Caterpillar, and allied-product procedures and systems, providing training when assigned, making warranty recommendations, and communicating about job instructions and progress. Overtime and travel to remote locations may be needed. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a current driver’s license, at least six months of related experience, completion of an eTRAIN test evaluation, and the ability to communicate in English. The employee must be able to meet the listed physical demands and work safely in a shop environment with mechanical, weather, and noise exposures.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Current driver’s license.
Minimum of 6 months of related experience.
Completion of eTRAIN test evaluation.
Ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write in English.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing about equipment conditions, problems, recommendations, and repair processes.
Basic computer and internet knowledge.
Knowledge of operating scanning and diagnostic tools, including computerized instrumentation.
Knowledge of CAT machine components and systems.
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
Acceptable attendance meeting company standards and requirements.
Ability to sit, use hands, talk or hear, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, and stoop or kneel.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
May need appropriate certification(s) to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and failures.
Repair, recondition, and maintain equipment and components.
Maintain good client relations and support corporate marketing objectives.
Prepare service reports.
Plan and control the cost of repair jobs.
Keep company equipment clean and orderly.
Work safely and comply with applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
Maintain required personal tools.
Learn and use Empire, Caterpillar, and allied-product procedures and systems.
Maintain a current MSHA card if the work area requires one.
Provide on-the-job training to technicians and helpers when assigned.
Make warranty recommendations.
Communicate with appropriate individuals to clarify instructions or discuss job scope and progress.
Work overtime as needed and travel to remote locations as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned and promote corporate values.