Technician

Quinn Company•Bakersfield, CA

6h•$22 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Entry level Technician responsible for demonstrating progression in competencies on repair of Caterpillar and/or related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines. You’ll have an opportunity to work with some of the most advanced and powerful equipment on earth. Quinn offers competitive pay and benefits in addition to other rewards including profit sharing and training. Ongoing technical and managerial training means dealer technicians follow exciting and fulfilling career paths. Whether you’re a skilled or entry level technician, Quinn can provide you with education and training to further your career. Your helping maintain and repair equipment that has an impact on your community. Quinn Company is a collaborative business that functions best as a team.

Requirements

High School Diploma, one to two years mechanical experience or equivalent education and experience.
Demonstrate progression in competencies on repair of Caterpillar and/or related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines.
Ability to select proper tooling for any standard job and demonstrate proficiency with Cat diagnostic tools.
Ability to learn to perform diagnostics and organize appropriate repair procedures.
Ability to demonstrate safe and proper application of hand, pneumatic and electric tools.
Ability to perform tasks from verbal/written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisor and fellow employees.
Ability to follow directions as given; follow company policies and procedures.
Ability to build competencies and retain acquired knowledge.
Ability to treat customers and co-workers in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to be responsible and proactive for personal development and training requirements for growth.
Ability to stay current with Cat product line. Utilize resources from Cat and Quinn Company.
Ability to demonstrate and promote Quinn Company core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, Quality, Relationship and Safety.
Ability to carry out duties and responsibilities according to safety guidelines and policies.
Ability to operate equipment, cranes and vehicles within design limitations and perform daily maintenance as required.
Ability to demonstrate safe work practices at all times.
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, hearing protection and safety shoes as required.
Ability to report any hazardous work conditions immediately to your supervisor or safety representative.
Ability to maintain current forklift operator training certification.
Ability to maintain MSHA certificate if applicable.
Ability to maintain clean and organized workspace and equipment.
Ability to return tools and equipment to proper location.
Ability to secure company and personal tools at the end of the shift.
Ability to maintain clean and orderly lunchrooms, restrooms, locker rooms and common areas.
Ability to accurately complete time sheets and service reports of work performed in a timely manner.
Ability to accurately complete parts orders, and identify parts for return.
Ability to practice effective time management and good work habits.
Ability to work towards meeting labor flat rates and quality repair. Report inaccurate flat rates and situations when flat rates will not be met to your manager/supervisor.
Ability to demonstrate proper use of service manuals, service tools and service publications.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency with current computer software, related hardware and machine electronic systems.
Ability to perform machine inspections along with machine check in/out as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Entry level technician
Skilled technician

Responsibilities

Perform repairs with general departmental supervision. Work alongside experienced technician to support and gain knowledge of equipment repair and safety.
Company will provide tooling. Employee may voluntarily use his or her own tools.
Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
Disassemble and assemble machines/components. Recondition/repair as required.
Work overtime as required by workload or customer need and may be assigned to provide services outside of normal working hours during the week or on the weekend when unexpected needs surface.
Select proper tooling for any standard job and demonstrate proficiency with Cat diagnostic tools.
Learning to perform diagnostics and organize appropriate repair procedures.
Successfully complete appropriate training sessions as required.
Demonstrate safe and proper application of hand, pneumatic and electric tools.
Perform tasks from verbal/written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisor and fellow employees.
Follow directions as given; follow company policies and procedures.
Build competencies and retain acquired knowledge.
Treat customers and co-workers in a courteous and professional manner.
Be responsible and proactive for personal development and training requirements for growth.
Stay current with Cat product line. Utilize resources from Cat and Quinn Company.
Demonstrate and promote Quinn Company core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, Quality, Relationship and Safety.
Work in the field as required by manager or supervisor.
Carry out duties and responsibilities according to safety guidelines and policies.
Operate equipment, cranes and vehicles within design limitations and perform daily maintenance as required.
Demonstrate safe work practices at all times.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, hearing protection and safety shoes as required.
Report any hazardous work conditions immediately to your supervisor or safety representative.
Maintain current forklift operator training certification.
Maintain MSHA certificate if applicable.
Employee shall receive general hazardous waste and Spill Prevention (SPCC) training along with any additional environmental related training that pertains to their specific job function. This training must be renewed on an annual basis.
Maintain clean and organized workspace and equipment.
Return tools and equipment to proper location.
Securing company and personal tools at the end of the shift.
Maintain clean and organized company vehicle if applicable.
Maintain clean and orderly lunchrooms, restrooms, locker rooms and common areas.
Accurately complete time sheets and service reports of work performed in a timely manner.
Accurately complete parts orders, and identify parts for return.
Practice effective time management and good work habits.
Work towards meeting labor flat rates and quality repair. Report inaccurate flat rates and situations when flat rates will not be met to your manager/supervisor.
Demonstrate proper use of service manuals, service tools and service publications.
Demonstrate proficiency with current computer software, related hardware and machine electronic systems.
May perform other duties such as welding, fabricating or painting.
Perform departmental duties as assigned.
Perform machine inspections along with machine check in/out as necessary.