Shop Service Technician 2- HOLT CAT -Victoria

Holt Cat • Victoria, TX

62d • $5,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Holt CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United States. We have a full-time, 1st shift Heavy Equipment - Shop Service Technician position available at our Victoria, Texas location which is located at 11601 US Hwy 59 N Victoria, TX 77905. The hours of the position are Monday-Friday, 7 am to 4 pm. This mechanic position is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of diesel-powered heavy equipment and/or related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines. What can HOLT offer you? A competitive salary, front-loaded PTO, 401k matching plus a profit-sharing plan, comprehensive health care benefits, tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards, gym discount, an amazing employee development program with a department devoted to your professional development allowing you to grow your skills and build your competencies to prepare you for future opportunities at HOLT, and much more! There is also a Sign-On Bonus of up to $5,000 for those qualified.

Requirements

• At least two years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred
• Ability and knowledge to read/use schematics and diagrams experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred
• Must have all required mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of heavy equipment machines such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, and other dirt-moving equipment
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
• 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 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 be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet, and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment
• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures
• Disassembles and assembles 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
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• front-loaded PTO
• 401k matching plus a profit-sharing plan
• comprehensive health care benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness rewards
• gym discount
• an amazing employee development program with a department devoted to your professional development allowing you to grow your skills and build your competencies to prepare you for future opportunities at HOLT
• Sign-On Bonus of up to $5,000 for those qualified

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Rental and Leasing Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees