Product Support Inspection Specialist

Holt Cat•Georgetown, TX

About The Position

The Product Support Inspection Specialist is a field-based, regionally located role responsible for representing the product support sales team in a defined geographic territory. Responsibilities include conducting thorough inspections, identifying defects, analyzing performance data, and collaborating with teams to optimize machine efficiency and prevent downtime. This position works directly with Major Account Representatives, Product Support Sales Representatives, and Inside Sales Representatives to strategically grow the product support business. This includes special projects, recommendations, opportunity analysis, and other efforts in support of HOLT parts and service teams. The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Requirements

Ability to learn and retain knowledge of CAT equipment, including their designs, component systems, repair, and maintenance
Intermediate computer skills including the ability to navigate, understand, and perform work tasks in Microsoft Office products like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Ability to operate hand tools and inspect specific web applications
Excellent work habits, accuracy, attention to detail, and quality of work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills sufficient to engage with customers, vendors, and peers to exchange information, motivate, influence, and persuade
Time management skills to develop plans for structuring self and others to attain maximum productivity by establishing deadlines, milestones, tasks, resources, and achievement of goals and work results
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, approaches, and prevention to problems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to be self-starting, self-motivated, and be a leader
Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands in order to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
Ability to read, write, and understand information
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
High school diploma or equivalent required; Specialized technical training and/or a degree in Business preferred
1-3 years CAT Equipment experience required
Must be able to drive a company vehicle
Valid Driver’s license required
Must have a safe driving record
Significant amount of time standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, and reaching
Constant movement and use of hands, this position requires good manual dexterity
Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, balance, coordination, and stamina
Communicates with customers and co-workers
Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals including alarms and instructions
Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
Frequently lifts and moves materials and equipment up to 70 lbs.
Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet, and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment
Industry standard PPE and appropriate safety equipment required

Responsibilities

Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
Represents HOLT CAT as a technical expert at customer sites
Responsible for inspecting machines, including undercarriage, ground engaging tools, general machine, and machine rebuild
Monitors, inspects and evaluates customer’s machine conditions to forecast repairs
Completes inspection reports and other documentation as necessary to provide to internal and external customers as needed
Works as a member of a team to prioritize, schedule, and complete machine inspections in alignment with customer needs and achieve departmental goals
Interact with the customer to foster adoption of the complete HOLT / CAT product offerings
Performs and completes all tasks with little to no supervision
Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
Performs other duties as assigned