General Shop Mechanic – Constuction

About the role

The General Mechanic/Service Shop Technician position is responsible for set up, repair, service, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and installation of replacement parts on Caterpillar diesel powered construction equipment. This is a skilled technician position working largely independently or with guidance from service mentors. The General Mechanic/Service Shop Technician reports to a Service Shop Manager and serves customers located in company service shops.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical instruction, service and safety manuals, company policies and procedures.
• Works with mechanical, hydraulic, and electric/electronic schematics and wiring diagrams; and demonstrates proficiency in the use of test equipment.
• Responsible for high quality repair service on equipment and engines, responding to customer needs in a positive, safe, and timely manner, and ensuring maximum value for work performed.

Qualifications

• Diesel engine, construction equipment and/or truck engine training through accredited technical schools or relevant military experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years of previous hands-on equipment and/or engine experience, diagnostics and troubleshooting experience working diesel powered construction equipment or truck engines.
• Able to work standard five-day work schedules, including daily overtime, and occasional weekend hours as required.
• Must possess a complete set of basic mechanical hand tools, including drives, sockets, and wrenches.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, adaptability, and a strong customer service focus.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and self-initiative, and the personal drive to be successful.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of construction equipment and/or engine mechanical failures.
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid state driver’s license. CDL may be required for some field positions.

Benefits

• Variety of medical plan options, including a no-cost option.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Up to 15 days of Paid Time Off annually with increase after five years of service.
• 401k matching.
• Profit Sharing.
• Annual stipend toward the purchase of work boots.
• Tool Purchase Assistance to buy high-quality tools at deep discounts.
• Annual stipend toward the purchase of work boots.
• Company Incentive Bonus Program.
• Paid Veteran holiday annually to all service members.
• Training and Development programs.
• Work uniforms and professional cleaning services.
• Financial Wellness programs.

Pay

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and background.

Schedule

Standard five-day work schedules, including daily overtime, and occasional weekend hours as required.