Engine Service Tech - Power Rentals Rancho Bernardo, CA

Hawthorne Cat is a family‑owned company that has led its markets for over 60 years in the sale, rental, and servicing of construction machinery and power generation equipment for industries on which our communities depend, such as agriculture, construction, marine, and government.

Every member of our team plays a significant role in our success. We hire individuals who share our vision of Building Better Communities with our customers and who embody our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence (PRIDE).

If you are looking to build your future with an established, thriving company with countless opportunities for growth and advancement, you’ve come to the right place! At Hawthorne Cat we’re always looking for exceptionally skilled, hardworking individuals interested in contributing to our success and the success of the communities that we serve.

We are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

With minimal supervision, the service technician will perform duties as assigned by management in the repair, maintenance, and/or rebuilding of equipment in the service shop or field, in a safe, efficient and capable manner in the least amount of labor hours necessary, and without rework.

• Perform all requirements found in Caterpillar Engine Operation & Maintenance Manual.
• Perform new and used equipment start‑up for delivery to end‑user.
• Perform Caterpillar updates as directed by Caterpillar.
• Remove, install, re‑condition and repair engines and make necessary adjustments on the engine as well as to the components in the various systems.
• Perform diagnostic tests on engines.
• Troubleshoot all Caterpillar and allied product systems.
• Disassemble, clean and reassemble all Caterpillar and allied product machines.
• Use all test and diagnostic equipment available to make adjustments to engines.
• Make warranty recommendations and reports in representation of a CAT product.
• Measure and identify parts and components for reusability or replacement and order new parts as required.
• Perform minor welding and fabrication.
• This position requires work to be completed within 110% of any Flat Rate times that are established as targets by HPS.
• Rework must not exceed 0.5% of labor hours.
• Perform other duties as directed by foreman or service manager.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer to have one of the following: successful completion of apprenticeship program; graduation from an accredited technical school with emphasis on diesel engine; two years of experience with hands‑on mechanical repair of diesel engines.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Shop requirement: valid California Class “C” driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Field requirement: valid California Class “B” driver’s license with a clean driving record, if assigned vehicle is required.
• Furnish all hand tools required to repair, test and diagnose hydraulic (truck), air (truck), power train (truck), electrical and electronic systems on Caterpillar equipment.
• Some high‑dollar‑value tooling is supplied by Hawthorne.

• Walking and moving about on foot often through uneven terrain.
• Hands/arms operating equipment, hand and power tools.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. daily, frequent exertion; raises or lowers miscellaneous equipment parts and tools.
• Work with hands; reach to extend hands and arms in any direction.
• Remain in standing position when required for certain repair or maintenance work.
• Climb in and out of equipment.
• Read work tickets, parts and service books; operate heavy equipment.
• Communicate via telecommunications and in person.
• Sit in equipment and vehicles; stoop, bend at knees or waist.
• Hear well enough to discern mechanical problems for safety and to receive communication by radio, phone and in person.
• Lies in prone position under vehicles and equipment when necessary.

• Noise: works in conditions with constant or intermittent noise.
• Temperatures/weather: works in a warehouse and outside with variations of temperature and weather.
• Exposure…