Field Maintenance Trainee - Heavy Equipment - (2nd Shift)

Ring Power Corporation, a full-line Caterpillar dealer with headquarters in St. Augustine and 20+ locations throughout Florida and the Southeastern United States, is dedicated to customer service and employee training.

About the role

As a Field Maintenance Trainee, you will conduct all work safely, adhering to safety, environmental, and contamination control policies. You will assist in preventive maintenance tasks, learn to diagnose and repair equipment, and maintain tools and service literature. This role requires flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety, environmental, and contamination control policies and procedures; wear and enforce proper personal protective equipment.
• Assist in preventive maintenance tasks, including changing fluids, filters, pulling SOS samples, lubricating/cleaning components, and testing equipment performance with mentor support.
• Maintain a minimum set of tools for diagnosing, disassembling, and assembling machine components to manufacturer specifications.
• Attend and complete required technician training classes in the Field Maintenance Trainee program.
• Learn to supply required information, documentation, and photos for repairs and additional services identified during preventive maintenance visits.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, adhering to contamination control guidelines and improving work methods and safety standards.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections in compliance with guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain company service literature and stay updated on technical changes in the industry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Competencies

• Safety: Prioritize and champion safe work practices, ensuring the well-being of self and others.
• Job-Specific Skills: Demonstrate mastery of job-related knowledge and skills as outlined in the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Communication: Use active listening and clear communication to convey information effectively; ensure feedback is understood.
• Planning and Organizing: Create and follow realistic schedules, prioritize tasks, and evaluate progress toward goals.
• Initiative: Take action without direction, seek perspectives, make timely decisions, and facilitate change.
• Results-Oriented: Maintain urgency and focus to achieve results despite obstacles; adjust schedules as needed without sacrificing quality.
• Credibility: Be responsible, reliable, and trustworthy; respect confidentiality and take ownership of work quality and timeliness.
• Personal Development: Proactively seek learning and growth opportunities to refine technical and professional skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 12-18 months of experience in a related field or preventive maintenance.
• Ability to comprehend written material and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license with a clear motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Prior experience working autonomously in a related technical role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer use, Microsoft Office products, and relevant dealer software programs.

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: Typically performed after regular business hours (e.g., night shift) with rare exceptions.
• Stress Load: Occasional exposure to stress (less than 20% of the time).
• Workload Fluctuation: Involves occasional changes in priorities, complexity, or quantity of work.
• Environmental Conditions:
  • Frequently exposed to inside conditions (protected from weather but not temperature changes).
  • Constantly exposed to outside environmental conditions (no protection from weather).
  • Occasionally exposed to extreme cold or heat (temperatures below 32°F or above 100°F for over an hour).
  • Frequently exposed to noise (requiring shouting to be heard), vibration, hazards (e.g., moving parts, electrical current, high places, heat, chemicals), fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils.
• Physical Demands:
  • Frequently: Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, grasping, repetitive motion, talking, hearing, and exposure to oils.
  • Occasionally: Crawling, sitting, feeling, fingering, pushing/pulling/lifting up to 25 lbs.