Shop Technician

Gregory Poole Equipment Company•Mebane, NC

About The Position

The Shop Technician performs advanced systems repair and assembly on construction equipment, independently troubleshooting problems with diagnostic equipment, manuals, and other resources. The role includes inspecting, maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, testing, disassembling, and reassembling equipment and components, including engines, power trains, hydraulic systems, and electrical components. The technician uses lifting equipment and tools to move, clean, repair, and reinstall parts; consults parts references and technical information; enters information into record systems; and reprograms equipment controllers. The position requires physical work around and on equipment, including climbing onto, underneath, and into vehicles, and handling parts weighing up to 112 pounds or using a mechanical hoist for heavier items.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Four years of work experience, including at least two years of experience with CAT equipment.
Proficiency in at least two mechanical systems, such as transmissions, engines, or hydraulics, across numerous model lines.
Ability to repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend, and climb onto and underneath equipment to diagnose and repair it.
Ability to see effectively to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and prepare written repair work-order reports.
Ability to routinely lift, position, and manually handle parts weighing up to 112 pounds, and to use a mechanical hoist for heavier parts.
Effective written communication for documenting repair activities on customer work orders.
Cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information, and verbal instructions to unusual or unfamiliar equipment problems.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to PC-based equipment and parts information.

Responsibilities

Prepare for scheduled work by checking required equipment and supplies and complying with PPE requirements.
Use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, and parts diagrams to independently troubleshoot and repair construction equipment.
Use lift trucks, overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other aids to move parts and equipment for repair and reassembly.
Use hand and power tools to remove, install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test parts and equipment.
Use computers and other resources to reference parts and information and enter data into record systems.
Disassemble and reassemble parts or equipment; clean parts; use test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and operate powered equipment and tools to make repairs.
Climb onto, underneath, and into vehicles to access components.
Perform inspections and preventive maintenance and repair engines, power trains, hydraulic components, and electrical components.
Use power washers and spray-paint equipment to clean and paint vehicles.
Use instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.
Document repair activities on customer work orders.