Shop Technician

Shop Technicians diagnose, service, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild engines and construction, mining, on-highway trucks, forklifts, components and power systems equipment. Job placement will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities in accordance with the following guidelines, including prior experience.

• Performs troubleshooting and inspection of equipment and systems using diagnostic equipment
• Removes, repairs, and/or replaces components and parts on various equipment and systems to include (but not limited to): engine, hydraulic, brake, air, fuel, power train, electrical, tier 4, air, starting and steering systems
• Follow company standards for work quality and safety
• Use a computer to prepare and submit accurate reports within established timeframe
• Communicate effectively and professionally to other employees, supervisors and customers
• Read and interpret parts books, service manuals and other system schematics
• Able to work rotating shift (days, evenings, nights)

• Operate equipment and machinery properly and safely
• Compile data to produce cost effective job estimates and parts orders
• Display a positive attitude and willingness to help others

• High school education or equivalent
• Minimum of a Certificate from a Tech school or equivalent work experience outlined in the Job Summary level
• Knowledgeable in various areas, including but not limited to gearing, bearings, seals, bushings, diesel and hydraulics
• Able to effectively use stationary and portable boring equipment and machine tools as well as multiple other types of tooling to meet specific job needs
• Understand and utilize tools for set up and layout work
• Able to read and understand English, to include parts books, service manuals and electrical and hydraulic schematics. Must also have clear written and oral communication skills
• Safely rig or hook for lifting any part or component of a machine
• Ability to think and work through difficult projects or problems, and have mechanical aptitude
• Possess ability to learn Cat software systems and have basic PC skills
• Ability to safely operate motor vehicles and job-related equipment

• Prolonged walking, sitting and standing
• Exposed to dirt, grease, dust, noise and other elements within the work environment
• Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Use of all necessary personal protective equipment
• Work in elevated position, climbing, bending, stooping and squatting

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.