Service Shop Tech Class B (CMD-513)
About The Position
The Service Technician – Class B performs maintenance, repair, and service activities on heavy equipment in a developing capacity, with minimal technical assistance from experienced mechanics. The role includes routine equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and replacement of parts across engines, drivetrains, suspension, cooling, braking, electrical, steering, heating and air conditioning, hydraulic, and air systems. The technician is responsible for completing work proficiently and safely, cleaning the shop workspace after each job, taking advantage of company-provided training, and performing other duties as assigned. The work is typically Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with weekend hours as necessary. Work may take place in inclement weather or hazardous environments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the construction and mining machinery industry.
- Working knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in machinery and engine repair and maintenance.
- Knowledge of safety issues involving tools, equipment, and supplies used in equipment repair.
- Skills using hand tools, mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists.
- Skills using diagnostic testing and tuning equipment and gas and electric welding equipment.
- Ability to pass and maintain drug and alcohol testing requirements under WPI policy.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and bend and twist several times a day.
- Ability to read manuals and schematics and rebuild engines and major driveline components.
- Ability to maintain good client relations and communicate with other mechanics about repair work needed.
- Current driver's license and an acceptable driving record under WPI insurance carrier standards when driving a company vehicle.
- Ability to effectively operate test equipment and demonstrate good troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
- Dependability and ability to work independently.
Nice To Haves
- Accredited trade school graduate.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments on fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; change filters and oil; and lubricate vehicles and motor-driven equipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform repairs.
- Service, diagnose, repair, and maintain speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic drives, and heavy-duty multi-axle suspensions.
- Tune gas and diesel engines; service valves, fuel filters, and turbochargers; pressure-check fuel filters; and adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors, and related components.
- Diagnose problems, disassemble units, repair or replace parts, and reassemble components in cooling, drive, brake, electrical, steering, heating and air conditioning, hydraulic, and air systems.
- Repair and service track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hand bars, track adjusters, hydraulic reversers, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions.
- Ensure assigned jobs are completed proficiently and safely.
- Clean the shop workspace used after each job is finished.
- Take advantage of training offered by the company.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
