Engine Shop Service Technician

Engine Technician - Shop (Full Time, 1st Shift)

Holt CAT, the largest Caterpillar dealership in the United States, is hiring an Engine Technician for its Irving, Texas location. The position requires Monday‑Friday, 7 AM‑4 PM hours. Responsibilities include high‑quality teardown, inspection, and repair of industrial engines (natural gas and diesel) in a shop environment to meet customer needs promptly and ensure maximum value for work performed.

Location:

2001 N. Loop 12, Irving, TX 75061.

Generally has two or more years of experience and/or demonstrated job‑relevant knowledge/skills. Relies on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform functions of the job while working under moderate supervision.

• Department:
  Power Systems Division (PSD)
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time
• Workplace type:
  Onsite
• Reporting To:
  John Roder

• Model, promote, reinforce, and reward the consistent use of HOLT's Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and failures.
• Disassemble and assemble engines and related components to manufacturer's specifications using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and specialized tooling.
• Rebuild, repair, recondition, and maintain equipment and components.
• Maintain good customer relations and support; communicate customer needs to shop management.
• Plan and control cost of repair jobs.
• Complete parts orders and identify parts for return.
• Mentor and help train other technicians.
• Maintain all equipment and work areas – keep them in good, clean, and orderly condition.
• Work safely at all times and adhere to all applicable safety policies; comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Work overtime as required by workload and customer needs.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, e.g., Pro Tech Technician Training Paths.
• Require regular and punctual employee attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis:
1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values;
2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources;
3) Participate in ongoing self‑development.

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Perform complex repairs correctly such as teardown, inspection, repairs, test running, and/or painting of diesel and natural gas engines in a shop environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems.
• Quality control analysis skills – conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and communicate findings.
• Operation and control skills – control operations of equipment or systems.
• Equipment selection skills – determine 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 a 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 or acquire basic mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard).

• At least two years of diesel or natural gas engine repair experience preferred.
• Ability and knowledge to read/use schematics and diagrams experience is 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.
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