RENTAL SHOP TECHNICIAN

Carter Machinery • Christiansburg, VA

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Rental Shop Technician in Christiansburg, Virginia. The Rental Shop Technician is responsible for servicing, diagnosing, and repairing both Cat and allied equipment; applying troubleshooting techniques to determine repair procedures, performing advanced level repairs; inspecting returned equipment and attachments for repairs or maintenance; cleaning returned equipment; and
assembling/repairing work tools in a shop environment. Seeking candidates with a minimum of five years’ of direct technician/equipment experience; Must
experience troubleshooting and diagnosing advanced level mechanical repairs;
high school diploma or GED, required.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent troubleshooting skills. Must be able to accurately diagnose and repair equipment.
• Self-starter able to work with limited supervision; self-directed and organized.
• Must work well in a team environment and possess ability to interact positively with coworkers.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new knowledge.
• Must be able to use tools and equipment correctly and safely.
• Must be able to perform work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to prepare required documentation, including work orders, parts lists, and time cards in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must be able to complete service reports and provide pertinent details for work orders.
• Must possess ability to follow company safety rules and policies.
• Must be willing to work shifts as needed, including days, nights, and/or weekends to meet customer needs.
• Proficient in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office products and service software required in position.
• Must be able to occasionally operate heavy machinery in a safe manner.
• Must be able to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Promote a positive customer experience.
• Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Minimum of five years’ of direct technician/equipment experience
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing advanced level mechanical repairs
• High school diploma or GED, required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, diagnosing, and repairing both Cat and allied equipment
• Applying troubleshooting techniques to determine repair procedures
• Performing advanced level repairs
• Inspecting returned equipment and attachments for repairs or maintenance
• Cleaning returned equipment
• Assembling/repairing work tools in a shop environment

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
• Life and disability insurance.
• In-house training instructors/programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED