Shop Service Technician - Heavy Equipment

Overview

Shop Service Technician - Heavy Equipment. Holt CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United States. We have a full-time 1st shift Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Shop Service Technician position available at our San Antonio, Texas location located at 5665 Connally Loop, S East Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78222.

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7am to 4pm.

This position is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of heavy equipment and/or related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines. The incumbent can work independently or as a team member to provide mechanical services that satisfy customer needs and achieve departmental goals.

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures
• Disassembles and assembles machine components to manufacturer’s specifications using 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 in a 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• 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 operate controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
• Fine motor skills for manipulating small components
• Ability to read, write, and understand information
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented verbally

• Must have all required mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)

• At least four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Must be able to move objects and use core muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Constant movement and use of limbs; good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet; climbs ladders and/or equipment
• Able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals and must 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

Disclaimer: Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

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