HOLT CAT · 14 hours ago
Shop Service Technician - Heavy Equipment
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expHOLT CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United States. They are seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Shop Service Technician responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of heavy equipment while ensuring customer satisfaction and departmental goals.
Construction
Responsibilities
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
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., ProTech Technician Training Paths
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Perform inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of heavy equipment and/or related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines
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
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., ProTech Technician Training Paths
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Demonstrates 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
The 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
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 all required mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)
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 maneuver 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
Preferred
At least four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Benefits
Complete health care
401(k) matching & Profit-Sharing plan (ROTH and traditional)
Paid holidays
Front-loaded PTO program
Tuition Reimbursement program
Employee development program
Company
HOLT CAT
HOLT CAT sells, rents and services Caterpillar machines, engines and generator sets.
1001-5000 employees
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Peter J. Holt
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