Shop Service Technician 2

Job 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 Edinburg, Texas location. 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. We are located at 10701 US-281, Edinburg, TX 78542. The hours of the position are Monday-Friday 7 am to 4 pm. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available for those qualified and experienced with Heavy Construction Machinery.

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 two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Graduation from a diesel technology program 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

How to Apply :

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We also provide excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and holiday pay.

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