Shop Service Technician - Heavy Equipment

Job Summary:

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 Corpus Christi, Texas location which is located at 1319 S. Padre Island Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78416. 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. Works independently or as a member of a team to provide mechanical services that satisfy customer needs and achieve departmental goals.

Entry-level position – Generally has two or more years of experience and/or demonstrated job-relevant knowledge/skills. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the job functions; works under moderate supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses basic equipment malfunctions and failures
• Performs some disassembly and assembly of basic machine components to manufacturer’s specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling
• Performs some rebuilding, repairing, reconditioning, and maintenance of equipment and components
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of estimating, planning, and controlling the cost of repair jobs
• Completes parts orders and identifies parts for return
• 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:

• General 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
• 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 basic mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)

Education and Experience:

• Two or more years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Travel:

• No travel is expected for this position