CVA - Tech

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 like agriculture, construction, marine, and government.

Every member of our team plays a significant role in our success. Hawthorne Cat hires individuals who share our vision of Building Better Communities with our Customers and 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.

Our people are our most valuable asset. That’s why at Hawthorne Cat we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Reports to: Service Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Division: HPC

Department: Service

Union: ILWU

Locations: Maui

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Service Manager, the CVA Tech 1 primarily performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on internal/external customers’ machines/engines and organization’s fleet.

• Perform Planned Maintenance (PM) on machines/engines utilizing manufacture guidelines.
• Performs complete oil, filter, and lubrication services including checking and filling fluid levels in accordance with recommended specifications.
• Perform thorough machine/fleet inspections.
• Complete assigned jobs and tasks to meet Time Requirement Guidelines.
• Troubleshoots mechanical problems in fleet equipment.
• Inspects safety devices and reports inoperable conditions.
• Must be able to use a basic set of hand tools suitable for the use in the maintenance and repair of machines/engines, and fleet equipment.
• Use computer diagnostic tooling and manufacture software & telematic systems.
• Maintains maintenance and repair records for all services performed.
• Be able to work individually or as part of a team.
• Be able to communicate direction of repair and make warranty/repair recommendations
• Maintains safety and housekeeping requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Must have 1 year experience servicing machines/engines, and/or fleet vehicles to include midsize trucks within a CAT Dealership.
• Must be able to travel via air and/or ferry, and work on rotational schedule as needed.
• Must have PC skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Must own hand tools that are suitable to perform the work noted above.

• Walking:
  Moves about on foot, often through uneven terrain.
• Hands/arms:
  Operates equipment and hand and power tools.
• Handling:
  Seizes, helps, or works with hands.
• Lifting:
  Raises or lowers miscellaneous equipment parts and tools.
• Reaching:
  Extends hands and arms in any direction.
• Stooping:
  Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.
• Standing:
  Remains in standing position if required to perform various functions of the job.
• Climbing:
  In and out of equipment.
• Vision:
  Reads work tickets and parts and service books and operates heavy equipment.
• Talking:
  Communicates by radio, phone, and in person.
• Hearing:
  Hears well enough to discern mechanical problems for safety in and around shop and construction sites and to receive communication by radio, phone, and in person.
• Sitting:
  Sits in…