Shop Service Technician

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Wheeler Machinery Company is seeking a skilled Shop Service Technician to join our Hurricane branch. This position is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of heavy machinery and components. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as PM Services, filter replacements, tire checks, and fluid checks.
• Replacing faulty components, including engines, transmissions, and hydraulic lines / cylinders.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on equipment such as excavators, loaders, and bulldozers.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and equipment to troubleshoot complex machinery malfunctions.
• Repair or replace parts such as engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, turbos, and undercarriage components.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring tools and equipment are stored properly.
• Reading and interpreting technical manuals and schematics in SIS to support repair work.
• Follow safety protocols and learn the importance of maintaining safe working conditions.
• Ensure that equipment is operating according to manufacture standards.
• Keep detailed records of all maintenance, repairs, and services performed on equipment to correctly write service reports.
• Attend all hands-on training and attend relevant technical classes to further develop your skills & knowledge.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Team Leader or Supervisor to support the team.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school or technical education in heavy equipment repair is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Heavy Equipment Technician.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in heavy machinery.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• At least 5-6 years of Caterpillar experience repairing machines.
• Knowledge of Caterpillar software and programs a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c).