Heavy Equipment Field Lube Service Technician

Empire Cat•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

Perform equipment lubrication, maintenance, and inspection work at client job sites, with a primary focus on safety, accuracy, and economy. Help plan and control lubrication and preventative maintenance jobs, assess client requirements, and identify potential parts, service, or sales opportunities. Perform lubrication services in accordance with the applicable CAT Lube and Maintenance Guides and follow proper warm-up and oil-sample procedures. Maintain company trucks and equipment, including replenishing oil and disposing of waste oil at the end of each shift. Prepare accurate equipment condition and service reports, process oil cards, and communicate findings and recommendations to clients, management, and relevant in-house personnel. Maintain client relations, follow company and safety policies, and travel to remote locations or work overtime as needed. The position may include on-the-job training and forklift operation with appropriate certification.

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.
Maintain a current driver's license and a valid CDL, as required by the work site.
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write in English.
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
Ability to maintain consistent attendance.
Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming in accordance with company policy.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting or moving up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
May be required to operate a forklift with appropriate certification(s).

Responsibilities

Perform field lubrication and inspection duties at client job sites, prioritizing safety, accuracy, and economy.
Help plan and control lubrication and preventative maintenance jobs.
Assist the lead in analyzing client requirements and determining job scope.
Alert relevant Empire personnel to potential parts, service, or sales opportunities.
Top trucks with oil and empty waste oil at the end of each shift.
Maintain good client relations and support corporate marketing objectives.
Write accurate and concise equipment condition reports.
Prepare service reports and 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 oil-sample drop procedures.
Keep company equipment clean, orderly, and in good condition; report repair or replacement needs to a supervisor.
Work safely and comply with applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
Keep pertinent in-house personnel informed about service dates, discrepancies, general machine condition, and recommended action.
Gather information during walk-around inspections and report findings to clients or 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 as 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.