Rental Shop Technician

Gregory Poole•Hope Mills, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to perform advanced mechanical repairs and assembly on compact construction, aerial and allied equipment by troubleshooting and using various diagnostic equipment. Essential duties include checking the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, complying with PPE requirements, and otherwise preparing for duties. The technician uses manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, and parts diagrams to perform independent troubleshooting and repair of construction equipment. They utilize lift trucks, overhead cranes, and other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired. Hand and power tools are used to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, and test parts/equipment on construction equipment. Miscellaneous resources and computers are used to reference parts, get information about parts, and enter data into record systems. The role involves using tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment; cleaning parts with rags, cleaners, and a power washer; using test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controlling powered equipment or tools to make repairs. The technician must climb up onto, under, and into vehicles to gain access to all parts of the vehicle. Overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts, and other aides are used to move items off the vehicle (tracks, idler wheels, blades, etc.) and then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, then back to the vehicle for reassembly. The position performs inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on engines, power train, hydraulic, and electrical components. Power washers and spray paint equipment are used to clean and paint the vehicle. Instruments and computers are used to reprogram equipment controllers.

Requirements

Must have a high school education or GED
Requires four years of work experience with at least two years’ experience with CAT equipment
Must be proficient in at least two mechanical systems (i.e. transmissions, engines, hydraulics, etc.) for numerous model lines.
Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs
Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports.
Must be able to routinely and physically lift or position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 112 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.
Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders
Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems.
Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information.

Responsibilities

Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
Uses manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to perform independent troubleshooting and repair of construction equipment.
Uses lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.
Uses hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment.
Uses miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.
Uses 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.
Climbs up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of vehicle.
Uses 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.
Performs inspections, do preventative maintenance, repair engines, power train, hydraulic and electrical components.
Uses power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint vehicle.
Uses instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.