Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician

Yancey Bros. Co.•Austell, GA

About The Position

Yancey Bros. Co. has been the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia since 1914, providing customers with high-quality sales, parts, and service for Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment, as well as on-highway trucks. The company is dedicated to understanding and meeting the changing needs of its customers, recognizing its employees as its most valuable asset. As a Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician, the role involves diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing standard mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of diesel heavy engines, specifically including construction equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior experience working as a diesel technician
Knowledge of complex hydraulics, electrical, computer and mechanical systems, arc and oxygen acetylene welding, test equipment used to diagnose and repair equipment and electronic components of vehicles.
Ability to operate a variety of equipment safely to diagnose, adjust and repair malfunctions; follow oral and written instructions; read and understand operators and repair manuals; work cooperatively with others; work with minimal supervision and keep required records.
Ability to read, analyzes, and interpret technical information- schematics, technical manuals, technical drawings, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Operate equipment and vehicles with possession of all necessary licenses and certificates.
Skilled in ‘Basic’ computer applications including email and internet usage.
The ability to communicate through email- sending & receiving notes, attachments.
Ability to read, analyzes, and communicate technical information.
Ability to write service reports that effectively communicate required information in an understandable (clear and concise) and useable method.
Ability to ask and properly respond to questions from customers and supervisors.
Strong mechanical aptitude
Knowledge of tools applicable to the position
Desire to learn
Strong sense of urgency and desire to provide superior customer service
Ability to take direction and work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Course work from accredited trade school, college or university with emphasis in mechanics, hydraulics, and automotive electronics is desirable.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot and locate mechanical deficiencies on heavy equipment diesel engines and components.
Repair and/or replace all components of light and heavy frame assemblies, suspension systems drive trains, electrical systems, steering, braking, material handling, and operator comfort systems.
Determine extent of necessary repairs including identifying major engine and transmission overhaul needs and prepare orders for required services.
Tune up engines; diagnose computer controls, modules and air conditioning components using diagnostic equipment.
Perform welding and brazing, fabricate and modify parts, equipment, miscellaneous structures and attachments.
Complete all documentation (work orders, parts orders, inspections, warranty support, comments and time sheets) in a legible, accurate and timely manner.
Perform all work in accordance with established time, quality standards and safety procedures.
Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
Additional duties as assigned by manager.