Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

Carolina CAT - Construction•Greensboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Carolina Cat Team. As a family-owned company under our fourth generation of leadership, we have built our business based on the principles of trust, integrity, and a desire to help our customers and employees succeed. Since 1926, we’ve supported our communities by supplying equipment for critical infrastructure and commerce and by donating our time and resources to area nonprofits. We make smart investments in our company and continuously improve as part of our vision to be a trailblazing company that’s built to last. We’re looking for hard-working, team-oriented professionals who enjoy working on new challenges every day. We believe our employees are the key to our success, and we’re committed to providing a work experience that helps our team grow to their full potential. Collectively, our employees work together to make a difference for our customers, our communities, and our company. Learn more about what it means to become a team member with Carolina Cat.

Requirements

High school diploma/certificate or equivalent.
3-5 years of related experience.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the local language, reads and comprehends technical data/service manuals and writes legibly.
Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, perform repetitive bending tasks and achieve required torque specifications per manufacturer's repair procedures.
Basic keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment.
Use miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.
Use tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment; cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; uses test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controls powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
Climb up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of vehicle.
Use overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts & other aides to move items off vehicle (tracks, idler wheels, blades, etc.) & then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, then back to the vehicle for reassembly.
Perform inspections, do preventative maintenance, change oil, replace filters, belts, coolants, hoses, may drain/clean/refill fuel systems.
Use welders to weld frames, wear strips then use power grinders to grind welds smooth.
Lift/carry and position ram used to remove idlers, unbolt idlers, remove them with overhead crane.
Use power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint vehicle.
Use instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.
Other duties as assigned.