Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1950, Empire Cat is a world‑renowned Caterpillar dealer and a top private company in Arizona. We are a fourth‑generation family‑owned company with over 3,700 employees across 30+ locations throughout Arizona, Nevada and portions of Eastern California. We are a diverse group of people, but we all share an inspiring vision to BE THE BEST
. That vision is achieved by individual commitments to work hard and live our core values every day.

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k)
• Tool Discounts/Tool Insurance
• Technical Training & Professional Development Classes
• And More

Shift
: 1st Day Shift

Location
:
In‑Shop

Schedule
:
Work schedule to be provided by leader

Salary Range
: $25.80 - $37.08 Per Hour

Troubleshoot, repair, recondition, and service Caterpillar and other Empire allied machines, systems, and power train components in a shop environment. Diagnose malfunctions and failures of machines’ electrical, hydraulic, and power train components. Identify and evaluate root‑cause failures through electronic tools, schematics, and other troubleshooting methods. Communicate effectively with clients, associates, and management to explain equipment conditions, machine status, and recommendations.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and failures.
• Maintain good client relations and support corporate marketing objectives.
• Repair, recondition, and maintain equipment and components.
• Prepare service reports.
• Plan and control cost of repair jobs.
• Maintain company equipment – keep in good, clean, orderly condition.
• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.

• Own and maintain required personal tools.
• Learn and use Empire, Caterpillar and allied product procedures and systems.
• Maintain current MSHA card if work area requires.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to technicians and helpers as assigned.
• Make warranty recommendations.
• Communicate with proper individuals to clarify instructions or discuss scope or progress of job.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Travel to remote locations as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work within and promote corporate values.

• Communicate verbally and in writing, providing information, instructions, and explanations to associates, clients and management regarding vehicle/component/equipment conditions, problems, recommendations, and repair processes.
• Basic computer and internet knowledge required, as well as knowledge in operating scanning/diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge and skills to operate and understand diagnostic equipment including computerized instrumentation.
• Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming adhere to company policy.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of CAT machine components and systems.
• Must have acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum of 6 months related experience.
• Completion of eTRAIN test evaluation.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands, talk, or hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop or kneel.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• May be required to operate a forklift with appropriate certification(s).
• This position is designated as a "Safety‑Sensitive Position". A Safety‑Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that EMPIRE in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters…