Service Leadperson

Empire Southwest•Mesa, AZ

6d•$40 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Join our group of passionate team players, committed to providing the best level of service for our clients in a rewarding environment. WHO WE ARE: Founded in 1950, Empire Cat is a world-renowned Caterpillar dealer and a top private company in Arizona. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company with over 3,700 employees across 30+ locations throughout Arizona, Nevada and portions of Eastern California. We are a diverse group of people, but we all share an inspiring vision to BE THE BEST. That vision is achieved by our individual commitments to work hard and live our core values every day. WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive Pay Vacation & Sick Leave Medical/Dental/Vision 401(k) Tool Discounts/Tool Insurance Technical Training & Professional Development Classes And More JOB SUMMARY: Accept responsibility for assigned service areas. Exercise leadership control of assigned shift(s). Direct personnel to perform related support activities. Appraise assigned employees’ performance. Meet production schedules. Maintain area equipment and tools. Coordinate jobs between shifts and with other departments. Assist in handling client calls. Solve workflow and procedural problems. Provide failure analysis and technical information support as needed.

Requirements

Must have interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to oversee, motivate, direct, train, and evaluate people and to write reports.
Must be able to organize jobs into a logical operational sequence and provide leadership to assigned technicians.
Must be able to utilize diagnostic equipment to evaluate problems and make repair decisions.
Must know and be able to use EMPIRE and Caterpillar Service Systems, procedures, and publications.
Must have acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements.
Must have extensive technical knowledge of CAT machine components and systems in order to troubleshoot problems and train others.
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Current driver’s license.
Strong technical background required.
Completion of TRAIN test evaluation.
Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees.
Prioritizes workflow and assign jobs to technicians.
Coordinates and schedules required work with other areas.
Communicates with clients as needed.
Operates within budgets, meeting standards for flat rates, bids, and estimates.
Conducts annual appraisals for assigned employees.
Controls repair job costs and keeps costs within budget.
Maintains records and data.
Create an environment of ownership and personal accountability where each person is responsible and accountable for their performance.
Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
Uses professional interpersonal skills to select, supervise, train, and develop subordinates.
Ensures assigned employees are trained, motivated and functioning according to their job descriptions.
Investigates possible re-work and warranty situations.
Determines proper repair methods.
Functions as a Service Technician to assist in meeting deadlines.
Maintains equipment and tools in work area; keep work area clean and safe.
Monitors and reviews all work orders in work area.
Obtains technical assistance in difficult and unusual conditions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Works within and promotes corporate values.