Diesel Technician – Heavy Equipment
About the role
maybe includes location and hours? Actually "About the role" could contain description of role and location/hours. Could also have separate Schedule section. We need to decide sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (or Qualifications), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We have qualifications list. Could call it Qualifications. We have responsibilities list. We have benefits list. We have pay info. We have schedule (hours). We have about the role: maybe include company overview and location. Let's extract: - Opening for Diesel Technician to work on Caterpillar heavy construction equipment and on-highway trucks at Sioux City, IA location. - Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm. - Company description: Founded 1914, third-gen family-owned CAT dealer, over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in MN, IA, northern MO. Philosophy etc. Commitment to benefits, work/life balance, professional development. "Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!" That's marketing but we can keep as part of About the role. We should not include fluff like "Fulfill your calling..." maybe it's okay as substantive? It's promotional but still content. We'll keep. Now Benefits list: includes Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; 15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1; 9 paid holidays? Actually text: "15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 19 paid holidays". That seems garbled: maybe "15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1; 9 paid holidays". We'll keep as written: "15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 19 paid holidays". Might be a mistake but we must preserve. Then "401(k) plan with company contribution and match", "HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year", "Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA & EAP", "Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave", "Fitness membership discount", "Education Assistance", "Safety Boot Reimbursement, PPE & Uniforms provided", "Tool Insurance". We'll list each as. Schedule section: Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm. Now About the role section: combine the opening sentence and company description. Let's craft:
About the role
Ziegler CAT has an opening for a Diesel Technician to work on Caterpillar heavy construction equipment and on-highway trucks at our Sioux City, IA location. Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm.
Founded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!
We could keep hours in About or separate Schedule. Since we have Schedule section, we might move hours there. But we already included hours in About. Better to avoid duplication. Let's put hours only in Schedule section. So About role will not include hours. Thus:About the role
Ziegler CAT has an opening for a Diesel Technician to work on Caterpillar heavy construction equipment and on-highway trucks at our Sioux City, IA location.
Founded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!
Schedule section:Schedule
Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm.
Pay section:Pay
The pay range for this position is $27.00 to $45.00. Starting wage is dependent on skills, experience, education and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicant’s location.
Benefits section:Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 19 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with company contribution and match
- HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA & EAP
- Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
- Fitness membership discount
- Education Assistance
- Safety Boot Reimbursement, PPE & Uniforms provided
- Tool Insurance
Responsibilities
- Diagnoses and repairs Caterpillar equipment including compactors, excavators, loaders, dozers, and other heavy construction equipment, compact equipment, aerial equipment and paving equipment
- Document work orders in a complete and timely manner to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
- Work safely at all times, following company policies, procedures and standards
- Work collaboratively and assist other technicians as needed regarding troubleshooting repairs
- Participate in ongoing training to enhance mechanical skills and grow product knowledge
Qualifications
- 2-year technical college degree in diesel technology or related field; or High school diploma/GED and 2 years of comparable shop mechanic experience
- 2+ years of relevant diesel engine/equipment repair experience is preferred
- Working knowledge of hydraulics, transmissions, undercarriage, track systems, components, electrical, and fuel systems; working on Caterpillar is a plus but not required
- Ability to write and communicate effectively and interact with supervisors, customers and team members
- Basic computer skills to document work orders and utilize online diagnostic systems
- Own mechanic tool set
- Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment
- This role is deemed safety sensitive and requires the ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test
- Minimum Physical Requirements: Push/pull up to 50 lbs; Lift