Shop Service Technician - Heavy Equipment

Shop Service Technician 3 - Heavy Equipment

Department: Machine Division (MAC)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Fort Worth

This heavy construction equipment mechanic position is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of diesel-powered heavy construction equipment and/or related equipment or components, following established CAT procedures and guidelines. Works independently or as a member of a team to provide mechanical services that satisfies customer needs and achieves departmental goals. Mid-level position – A Level 3 Technician has advanced knowledge of the field’s standard and technical concepts, practices.

Advanced Experience is required.

• 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 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
• Completes all documents associated with repairs in a timely manner
• 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 preferred
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware and machine electronic systems
• Proficient with current computer software, related hardware and machine electronic systems – CAT ET and CAT SIS
• 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 conventional forklift and an overhead crane
• The 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
• 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
• Must have/acquire basic mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)

• Four or more years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred
• Ability and knowledge to read/use schematics and diagrams experience is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred

• None

• Some 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
• 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 manoeuvre safely and work underneath equipment
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

• 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