Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician

Yancey Bros. Co.•Mableton, GA

13h

About The Position

As a Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician, you will be diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing standard mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of the diesel heavy engines including, but not limited to construction equipment. Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as 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 and on-highway trucks. The company is committed to learning more about its customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs, starting with its employees.

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.