Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician

Summary

The Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of customer equipment in a shop or field environment while maintaining an acceptable level of productivity and customer satisfaction.

• Promptly, at start of shift, review work schedule, check equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, and prepare for operations
• Works independently with little to no supervision at times.
• Determine the technical or physical status using the on‑board computer, service documents and reviewing product improvement and support programs.
• Verify findings, review readings of gauges and procedures and compare to manufacturer specs.
• Prepare a plan to correct the problem consulting with co‑workers or lead man when necessary.
• Order or obtain from stock or send parts to special service shop to make the appropriate tooling or alterations.
• Install, replace, re‑build or repair the parts and/or equipment in a timely manner and according to specifications.
• Test the part or equipment and perform quality check after work is complete.
• Paint components and pressure wash parts and equipment when necessary.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as assigned and maintain company vehicles.
• At end of shift, secure all equipment and machinery, and complete all required paperwork.
• Works to ensure departmental compliance with all safety and contamination control guidelines.
• Maintains productivity at predetermined levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualifying individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Must have earned a High School Diploma, or a GED
• Successful completion of the level three service technician development program.
• 6+ years in heavy equipment, engine, or electric power generation system mechanic repair.
• Have knowledge of engine and equipment lines sold by the company.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the application, operation, and function of Caterpillar equipment and engines.
• Use and application of all Caterpillar diagnostic tools.
• Electrical and electronic system applications.
• Problem‑solving techniques and repair options for Caterpillar machines, engines, and components.

May require some work on 2nd shift (nighttime shift).

Basic keyboarding skills.

Physical demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear, occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift, carry, push, pull and/or otherwise move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must operate equipment in a safe manner.

Depending on site location, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles. The employee may also be exposed to wet or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold or heat, and risk of electrical shock. Noise levels in some work environments can be occasionally loud.

We require all employees and candidates treat all employees and candidates as equals. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We’re committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.