Shop Service Technician - Heavy Equipment

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Description

Holt CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United States. We have a full-time, 1st shift Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Shop Service Technician position available at our Laredo, Texas location which is located at 101 South Aviators Laredo, TX 78043.

The hours of the position are Monday-Friday 7 am to 4 pm.

This position is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of heavy equipment and / or related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines.

The incumbent can work independently or as a team member to provide mechanical services that satisfy customer needs and achieve departmental goals.

Essential Functions :

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures
• Disassembles and assembles machine components to manufacturer’s specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling
• Rebuilds, repairs, reconditions, and maintains equipment and components
• Demonstrates good customer relations and support; communicates customer needs to shop management
• Plans and controls cost of repair jobs
• Completes parts orders and identifies parts for return
• Mentors and helps train other technicians
• Maintains all equipment and work areas keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; e.g., ProTech Technician Training Paths
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
• Quality control analysis skills - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and communicate findings
• Operation and control skills - Controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Equipment selection skills - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• The ability to read, write, and understand information
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Additional Requirements :

Must have all required mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric / standard)

Education and Experience :

• At least four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Ascends / descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and / or equipment
• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

Work Environment :

• Regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts
• May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
• The noise level may be loud at times
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
• Required to perform work in cramped spaces and / or high places
30+ days ago