Service Tech Class B (CMD-508)
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 involves routine equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical systems, and ensuring completed work is proficient and safe. The technician is also responsible for cleaning the shop workspace after each job, taking advantage of company-provided training, and performing other assigned duties. The position is based in Tomball, Texas. Typical hours are 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.
- At least 2 years of experience in the construction and mining machinery industry.
- Working knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used to repair and maintain machinery and engines.
- Knowledge of safety issues relating to tools, equipment, and supplies used in equipment repair.
- Skill using hand tools, mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists.
- Skill using diagnostic testing and tuning equipment and gas and electric welding equipment.
- Ability to pass and maintain drug and alcohol testing requirements under company policy.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and bend and twist several times a day.
- Ability to read manuals and schematics, rebuild engines and major driveline components, and read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
- 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 the company’s insurance carrier standards when driving a company vehicle.
- Ability to effectively operate test equipment and demonstrate good troubleshooting skills.
- Dependability and ability to work independently.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited trade school.
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 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
