Engine Shop Tech IV

About the role

The Engine Technician IV provides high‑quality repair service on equipment, responding to customer needs in a positive, caring, and timely manner while ensuring maximum value for work performed.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned jobs and tasks to meet flat‑rate times and re‑do metric.
• Work safely and follow all WCAT safety policies and procedures.
• Complete related paperwork and access required databases (work order, parts order, JSA, DBS, SIMS, SIS web, STW) accurately and timely.
• Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
• Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, clean, inspect, and adjust assemblies while self‑monitoring work quality.
• Understand and apply CAT reusability guidelines.
• Determine and perform warranty repairs using CAT warranty guidelines.
• Complete cooling and air‑intake audits.
• Perform engine alignment.
• Return parts and cores promptly with appropriate documentation.
• Return warranty parts promptly with proper packaging and documentation.
• Perform warranty ECM downloads.
• Submit accurate service reports and timecards daily.
• Provide accurate quotes and pricing estimates to customers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot gas and diesel engine problems, recommend repairs, and execute critical engine repairs and adjustments.
• Apply specific failure‑analysis procedures to determine proper diagnosis.
• Test and verify correct operation of all repairs and emission adjustments.
• Mentor Engine Shop Techs I‑III as needed.
• Independently perform engine and component rebuilds.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or five to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferable AA in Applied Diesel Technology.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions and solve concrete problems in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of database, internet, manufacturing, and order‑processing software.
• Successful completion of Work Steps assessment.
• Forklift and/or man‑lift certification (or ability to obtain).
• Lock‑out/Tag‑out certification as required.
• Possession of adequate tooling to perform duties.
• Flexibility to work various schedules, including shift work.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Mastery of CAT product knowledge and in‑depth understanding of electrical and electronic systems of gas and diesel engines.
• Proficiency with hand tools, air tools, precision measuring instruments, laptops, diagnostic software, cranes, and rigging equipment.
• Proficient in failure analysis.
• Certified in all required Engine Shop Tech I, II, and III training requirements or demonstrated equivalent performance.

Skills

• Accurate diagnosis and troubleshooting of gas and diesel engines.
• Ability to provide precise quotes and pricing estimates.
• Execution of critical engine repairs and adjustments.
• Application of failure‑analysis techniques.
• Verification of repair and emission system functionality.
• Mentoring and knowledge transfer to junior technicians.
• Independent engine and component rebuild capability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Additional benefits included in a comprehensive package.

Physical Demands

The role regularly requires standing, walking, using hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and balancing. Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, high places, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, and moderate noise levels is expected. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.