Shop Service Technician - Heavy Equipment

HOLT Group•Irving, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Holt CAT in Irving, Texas is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Shop Service Technician for a day-shift position. The role inspects, diagnoses, and repairs diesel-powered heavy construction equipment and related equipment or components, following 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. This is a mid-level, Level IV technician position. It generally involves more than seven years of experience and/or demonstrated job-relevant knowledge and skills. The role requires broad knowledge of standard and technical practices, extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, and the ability to handle standard, complex, and technical tasks with minimal supervision. The technician may also serve as a team member on large projects and mentor and train others.

Requirements

Seven or more years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience is preferred.
Extensive knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of aftertreatment repairs, troubleshooting, and diagnosing.
Knowledge of major repairs on engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems, and of complete machine overhauls.
Proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems, including CAT ET and CAT SIS2.0.
Quality-control analysis skills, including conducting tests and inspections and communicating findings.
Operation and control skills for equipment or systems, and ability to select the tools and equipment needed for a job.
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.
Ability to quickly and repeatedly operate machine or vehicle controls to exact positions.
Ability to make precisely coordinated movements with the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects.
Ability to read, write, and understand information, and to listen to and understand spoken information.
Must have or acquire basic mechanic hand and pneumatic tools in metric and standard sizes.
Ability and experience reading and using schematics and diagrams are preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Graduation from a diesel technology program is preferred.
Some travel is expected.
Must meet the stated physical requirements, including moving materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders or equipment, working underneath equipment, and working in cramped spaces or at heights.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, and other dirt-moving equipment.
Seven or more years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience.
Experience and ability reading and using schematics and diagrams.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a diesel technology program.

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 tools, pneumatic tools, and specialized tooling.
Rebuild, repair, recondition, and maintain construction equipment and components.
Demonstrate good customer relations and support, and communicate customer needs to shop management.
Plan and control the cost of repair jobs.
Complete parts orders and identify parts for return.
Mentor and train others through task- and behavior-oriented instruction.
Maintain equipment and work areas in good, clean, and orderly condition.
Complete all documents associated with repairs in a timely manner.
Work safely and adhere to applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
Work overtime as required by workload and customer needs.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, such as ProTech Technician Training Paths.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Model alignment with the company's mission and core business values, collaborate with internal and external resources, and participate in ongoing self-development.
Perform other duties as assigned.