Truck and Commercial Engine Technician

Fabick Cat•Town of Washington, WI

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Fabick Cat is the authorized dealer of Caterpillar equipment, prime and stand-by power systems, parts and service, compact construction, and rental equipment for major portions of Illinois, Missouri, the entire state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The company has been in business for over 100 years and is headquartered in Fenton, Missouri. At Fabick Cat, employees are considered part of the Fabick family, which has a collective vision "To Ever Serve Our Customers Better". The company emphasizes investing in its workforce by supporting and empowering employees to develop necessary skills for career success, aiming to continue its legacy as 'greatest service organization of its kind' for the next 100 years. Fabick Cat appreciates and values the ongoing commitment of its employees and provides a highly competitive total compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

High school education or GED equivalent required.
Two to five years' experience troubleshooting and repairing Medium and Heavy Trucks with strong electronic and engine repair skills.
Experience in diagnosing equipment utilizing laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, and general machine performance is expected.
Ability to troubleshoot, repair and install the following: engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, brakes, clutches, etc.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment that requires multitasking while maintaining a high level or organization
Knowledge of basic tools and tool usage.
Must demonstrate good problem solving skills, mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills -- both oral and written, good work habits, above average math, science, and English skills, the ability to read and interpret machine schematics, self-motivation and a desire to perform at one's highest level.
MSHA certified, or the ability to be MSHA certified.
Candidate must be able to attain a CDL as required.
5+ years of experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Technical, vocational, trade school education or equivalent is preferred.
Caterpillar experience is preferred.
Proficiency with computers and aspects of Microsoft office desired.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility of the technician is to diagnose medium to heavy truck repair needs and perform designated repairs on customer owned machines as directed. Repairs are made on all major manufacturer type enginges in trucks and other on-highway vehicles.
Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair. Also includes preventative maintenance and general machine upkeep.
Detection of faults through the use of diagnostic laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines and general machine performance is expected. Occasional operation of equipment in the determination of repair need or repair assessment may occur.
Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer's specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling provided by Fabick. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Research repair needs and order parts as needed.
Load or unload equipment or components from customer owned or common carrier vehicles.
Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules.
Any and all duties as assigned