Shop Service Technician

Overview

This mechanic position is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of diesel-powered heavy equipment and related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines. The role 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 requires two or more years of experience and/or demonstrated job‑relevant knowledge or skills. Relies on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job; works under moderate supervision.

The incumbent is expected to model the following practices daily: demonstrate alignment with the company’s mission and core values; collaborate with key internal and external resources; and participate in ongoing self‑development.

• Department:
  Machine Division (MAC)
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time
• Location:
  
  Edinburg North, 10701 US 281 N, Edinburg, Texas, 78541
• Workplace type:
  Onsite

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our vision, values, and mission.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures.
• Disassembles and assembles machine components to manufacturer’s specifications using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and 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 the 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 them 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., Pro Tech Technician Training Paths).
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment machines such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, and other dirt‑moving equipment.
• 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.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Ability to read, write, and understand information.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Must have/acquire basic mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard).

• At least two years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred.
• Ability and knowledge to read and use schematics and diagrams; experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred.

• None

• No travel is expected for this position.

• 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.
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