Shop Service Technician 4 - Heavy Equipment

HOLT Group•Waxahachie, TX

11d

About The Position

This mid-level mechanic position performs inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of diesel-powered heavy construction equipment and related equipment or components according to established procedures and guidelines. The technician works independently or as part of a team to provide mechanical services that meet customer needs and departmental goals. A Level IV Technician has broad knowledge of standard and technical concepts, practices, and procedures; uses extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; and performs standard, complex, and technical tasks with minimal supervision. The position often serves as a team member on large projects and includes mentoring and training others. The technician is expected to model HOLT’s Values Based Leadership tools and processes, demonstrate alignment with the company’s mission and core business values, collaborate with internal and external resources, and participate in ongoing self-development. Some travel is expected. The role requires regular and punctual attendance and may involve overtime based on workload and customer needs. Work is regularly performed indoors around moving mechanical parts, with occasional outdoor work in inclement weather, heat, cold, or humidity. The environment may be loud and may involve exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment. Work may be performed in cramped spaces or at heights, and common protective or safety equipment is required.

Requirements

Seven or more years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred.
Extensive knowledge of CAT construction machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to read and use schematics and diagrams; experience preferred.
Ability to operate a conventional forklift and an overhead crane.
Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair.
Must have or acquire basic mechanic hand and pneumatic tools in metric and standard sizes.
Proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems is preferred.
Quality-control analysis skills, including conducting tests and inspections and communicating findings.
Operation and control skills for equipment or systems.
Ability to determine the tools and equipment needed for a job.
Ability to quickly and repeatedly operate machine or vehicle controls to exact positions.
Ability to make precisely coordinated finger movements to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects.
Ability to read, write, and understand information, and to listen to and understand spoken information.
Ability to move objects and sustain support using abdominal and lower-back muscles without fatigue.
Frequently move materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina; ability to climb ladders and equipment, maneuver safely, and work underneath equipment.
Ability to respond routinely to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and visually inspect work.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, and other dirt-moving equipment.
Proficiency with CAT ET and CAT SIS.
Ability and knowledge to read and use schematics and diagrams; experience preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a diesel technology program.
Seven or more years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience.

Responsibilities

Model, promote, reinforce, and reward consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership tools, models, and processes.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and failures.
Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer specifications using hand, pneumatic, and specialized tools.
Rebuild, repair, recondition, and maintain equipment and components.
Provide good customer relations and support, and communicate customer needs to shop management.
Plan and control repair-job costs.
Complete parts orders and identify parts for return.
Mentor and train others in task- and behavior-oriented areas.
Maintain equipment and work areas in good, clean, and orderly condition.
Complete repair-related documentation in a timely manner.
Work safely and comply with applicable safety policies and company policies, procedures, and standards.
Work overtime as required by workload and customer needs.
Update job knowledge through educational opportunities, such as ProTech Technician Training Paths.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.