Shop Service Technician 3 - Heavy Equipment

HOLT Group•Irving, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

HOLT CAT in Irving Texas is looking for an experienced heavy construction equipment shop service technician. This mechanic position is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of diesel-powered heavy construction equipment and/or related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines. The technician can work independently or as a member of a team to provide mechanical services that satisfy customer needs and achieves departmental goals. The hours for this position are Monday thru Friday, 7am to 5pm. This is a mid-level position, generally requiring more than four years of experience and/or demonstrated job-relevant knowledge/skills. A Level III Technician has moderate knowledge of the field’s standard and technical concepts, practices, and procedures. Level III Technician performs a variety of standard, complex, and technical tasks; is indirectly supervised and self-starting; often a team member on a large project.

Requirements

Four or more years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred
Ability and knowledge to read/use schematics and diagrams experience is preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred
Knowledge of CAT machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of heavy construction equipment machines such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, and other dirt moving equipment preferred
Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
CAT ET or CAT SIS
Knowledge of aftertreatment repairs, troubleshooting and diagnosing safely
Knowledge of complex hydraulic system repair, troubleshooting, and diagnosing safely.
Knowledge of complex electrical systems repair, troubleshooting and diagnosing safely
Quality control analysis skills - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and communicate findings
Operation and control skills - Controlling operations of equipment or systems
Equipment selection skills - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Ability to operate a conventional forklift and an overhead crane
The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
The ability to read, write, and understand information
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Must have/acquire basic mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of heavy construction equipment machines such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, and other dirt moving equipment
Ability and knowledge to read/use schematics and diagrams
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduation from a diesel technology program

Responsibilities

Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures
Disassembles and assembles of machine components to manufacturer’s specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling
Rebuilds, repairs, reconditions, and maintains equipment and components
Demonstrates good customer relations and support; communicates customer needs to shop management
Plans and controls cost of repair jobs
Completes parts orders and identifies parts for return
Mentors and helps train other technicians
Maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition
Completes all documents associated with repairs in a timely manner
Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; e.g., ProTech Technician Training Paths
Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
Performs other duties as assigned
Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values
Collaborate with key internal/external resources
Participate in ongoing self-development.