Heavy Equipment Field Lube Service Technician

Empire Cat•Buckeye, AZ

About The Position

Performs equipment lubrication, maintenance, and inspection work at client job sites, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and economy. Helps plan and control lubrication and preventive-maintenance jobs, assists the lead in assessing client requirements and job scope, and may sell lubrication services when requested. The technician prepares equipment-condition and service reports, processes oil cards, follows CAT Lube and Maintenance Guides and required warm-up and sampling procedures, and maintains company equipment and client relationships. The position may require travel to remote locations, overtime, and on-the-job training duties.

Requirements

Demonstrated technical skill competence.
Ability to obtain a Hazardous Material Endorsement, which requires a state fingerprint background check.
Ability to comply with DOT CDL requirements.
High school diploma or GED.
Current driver’s license and valid CDL, as required by the work site.
Ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write in English.
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly sitting, using hands, and talking or hearing; frequently standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, and kneeling; regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision.
Ability to work in a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

Appropriate forklift certification(s), if forklift operation is required.

Responsibilities

Perform field lubrication and inspection duties safely, accurately, and economically.
Help plan and control lubrication and preventive-maintenance jobs.
Assist the lead in analyzing client requirements and determining job scope.
Alert appropriate Empire personnel to potential parts, service, or sales opportunities.
Top off service trucks with oil and empty waste oil at the end of each shift.
Maintain positive client relations and support corporate marketing objectives.
Write accurate, concise equipment-condition reports and prepare service reports.
Process oil cards with the correct quantities and types of oil used.
Perform lubrication services according to the CAT Lube and Maintenance Guides for each machine.
Follow proper warm-up and sample-drop procedures.
Keep company equipment clean, orderly, and in good condition; report repair or replacement needs to a supervisor.
Follow applicable safety policies and all company policies, procedures, and standards.
Keep relevant in-house personnel informed about service dates, discrepancies, machine condition, and suggested actions.
Gather information through walk-around inspections and report findings to clients and management.
Communicate equipment condition, problems, and recommendations orally and in writing.
Maintain a current MSHA card when required by the work area.
Provide on-the-job training when assigned.
Work overtime and travel to remote locations as needed.
Clarify instructions and discuss job scope or progress with appropriate individuals.
Work within and promote corporate values.
Maintain consistent attendance and appropriate conduct and grooming under company policy.