Squad Leader/Sr. Shop Tech

Gregory Poole•Raleigh, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on compact construction equipment at an expert level. This role also involves mentoring, coaching, guiding, and developing technicians, as well as directing the day-to-day job assignments and responsibilities for up to five or more technicians.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Eight years of Cat equipment 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 beside, 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 112 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist when needed.
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.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on compact construction equipment at an expert level.
Review the work schedule, check equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
Use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, and parts diagrams to troubleshoot compact construction equipment.
Use lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aids to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.
Use hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment.
Use miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.
Use tools to disassemble/re-assemble parts or equipment; clean parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; use test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and control powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
Climb up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of vehicle.
Use overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts & other aids to move items off vehicle (tracks, idler wheels, blades, etc.) & then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, then back to the vehicle for reassembly.
Perform inspections, do preventative maintenance, change oil, replace filters, belts, coolants, hoses, may drain/clean/refill fuel systems.
Use welders to weld frames, wear strips then use power grinders to grind welds smooth.
Lift/carry and position ram used to remove idlers, unbolt idlers, remove them.
Use power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint vehicle.
Use instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.
Mentor, coach, guide and develop technicians.
Direct day to day job assignments and responsibilities for up to five or more technicians.