Journeyman Equipment Technician

JOB SUMMARY

The Journeyman Equipment Technician is responsible for independent diagnosis, failure analysis, and repair of Caterpillar and allied equipment. Duties include but not limited to removing, repairing, assembling, installing according to manufacturer specifications and technician appropriate skillset.

Western States has a long legacy of providing quality equipment and excellent service to customers. Since 1956, our vision is to make our communities stronger, cleaner, and more productive, not just with our products and service – but through our people. We are committed to:

• The Power of our
  
  Purpose:
  
  “Building our Communities for a Better Tomorrow”
• Performance through our Values: SAFETY, EXCELLENCE, TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABLITY, and INNOVATION
• Customer and Employee Care Commitments:
  Conveying Warm and Empathy, Actively Listening, Building Trust, and Saying Thank You

Recognized as one of the top private companies to work for, we put our employees first. We are fiercely committed to SAFETY and sending every employee, safely home, every single day. Our comprehensive benefits package and complete wellness programs include:

• Three weeks of accrued PTO to start, increases with tenure
• Company paid health care premium option for employees
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness dollars
• 401k with company match and profit sharing
• Educational reimbursements, tool loans, and safety & tooling dollars
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental leave
• Care Leave

THINK-ACT-BE SAFE - At Western States, we empower every employee, every day to work and promote a safe environment to ensure all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable procedures and standards. This includes maintaining clean/clutter free personal work areas and wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified in safety policy.

Safety

• Actively cares, promotes, manages, and advocates safety at Western States. As a team member in the organization, it is critical to ensure all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Ability to complete Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) prior to any job-related tasks according to WSECO’s policy and standards.
• Maintains clean/clutter free personal work areas to ensure safe environment for all WSECO employees.
• Adhering to required personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified in safety policy.

Diagnosis, Troubleshooting, and Repair

• Demonstrates troubleshooting skills on various engine and equipment systems.
• Skill level appropriate testing while comparing data to specifications to determine if the system is working as designed.
• Repairs and diagnoses machine failures according to WSECO’s time requirement guidelines.
• Performs tasks independently, including inspections and troubleshooting, when scheduled for required preventative maintenance service.

Engines and Powertrain

• Completes engine preventative maintenance and inspects/repairs internal engine components to include common rail fuel systems, and SCR/DEF systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs powertrain components.
• Demonstrates understanding of various brake systems and ability to repair when required.

Electrical, Hydraulics, HVAC, and Cab

• Understands, tests, and repairs complex electrical systems. Includes but not limited to Deutsch and Ampseal Connectors, 6/12/24 battery voltage systems, and ability to repair/replace varies harness types.
• Troubleshoot and service HVAC systems to include evacuating, recharging, and replacing components when required.
• Performs general mechanical/electrical cab functions pertaining to operator interfaces.

Undercarriage

• Performs general tasks in troubleshooting and repair of various frame and suspension systems including tracks, track pads, drive sprockets, and idlers.
• Identifies undercarriage components and perform track sag measurements.
• Participates in continued education and training initiatives as outlined in the Western States Equipment Technician Career Development Plan. (TCDP)
• Utilizes service…