Shop Service Technician - Heavy Equipment

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 Austin, Texas location.

The hours of the position are Monday- Friday - 7 am to 4 pm.

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.

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 four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred * High school diploma or equivalent 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 * 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 : You must app