Squad Leader/Master Technician Second Shift

Gregory Poole•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to troubleshoot, re-build, repair, & test components at an expert as well as lead and coach other technicians.Second Shift Mon-Thurs 14:00-00:30 ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties. Uses manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to perform independent troubleshooting and repair of components (engines, transmission, torque converters, fuel systems). Uses lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired. Uses hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & components. Be proficient at using resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems. Uses tools to disassemble/re assemble components; cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; uses test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controls powered equipment or tools to make repairs. Proficient at performing transmission bench testing and engine DYNO testing. LEADERSHIP DUTIES: . Assists supervisor with performance appraisals. Coach, guide and develop technicians. Direct day to day job assignments and responsibilities for up to five or more technicians in squad. Work with squad members to ensure proper processes and procedures are used to ensure that the product we turn out is a true representation of the customers’ and GPEC expectations.

Requirements

Must have a high school education or GED
Six years of Cat experience
Fully understands all equipment systems (i.e. engines, hydraulics, electrical, sub-electrical, transmissions, etc.) for almost all equipment model lines
Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb besides, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs
Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports
Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 100 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts
Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders
Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems
Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information
Can work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to effectively communicate with others
Provides training of other technicians, assigns work assignments, and promotes good customer service and resolves their problems
This is a 4 day, 10 hour schedule – MUST be able to work overtime when necessary

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, re-build, repair, & test components at an expert level
Lead and coach other technicians
Check equipment and supplies
Comply with PPE requirements
Perform independent troubleshooting and repair of components (engines, transmission, torque converters, fuel systems)
Use lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired
Use hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & components
Use resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems
Use tools to disassemble/re assemble components
Clean parts with rags, cleaners, power washer
Use test equipment to make diagnostic checks
Control powered equipment or tools to make repairs
Perform transmission bench testing and engine DYNO testing
Assist supervisor with performance appraisals
Coach, guide and develop technicians
Direct day to day job assignments and responsibilities for up to five or more technicians in squad
Work with squad members to ensure proper processes and procedures are used