Heavy Equipment Lube Technician

As a family-owned company under our fourth generation of leadership, we have built our business based on the principles of trust, integrity, and a desire to help our customers and employees succeed. Since 1926, we’ve supported our communities by supplying equipment for critical infrastructure and commerce and by donating our time and resources to area nonprofits. We make smart investments in our company and continuously improve as part of our vision to be a trailblazing company that’s built to last.

We’re looking for hard-working, team-oriented professionals who enjoy working on new challenges every day. We believe our employees are the key to our success, and we're committed to providing a work experience that helps our team grow to their full potential. Collectively, our employees work together to make a difference for our customers, our communities, and our company.

About the role

Carolina CAT is searching for an experienced Heavy Equipment Lube Technician. This position is responsible for preventative maintenance service and lube system repairs on heavy construction equipment and requires heavy interaction with customers, so customer-service skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect machines/equipment to gain access for lubrication and PM services.
• Complete all services accurately, safely, and in a timely manner to meet productivity goals.
• Review and understand the PM intervals and schedules.
• Self-motivated, responsible, reliable, and willing to work in all weather conditions and environments.
• Maintain a positive attitude and work ethic along with excellent communication skills.
• Safely operate and maintain company lube truck.
• Continuously research and learn as required to improve knowledge and abilities as machine models change.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to develop own work schedule and adjust when needed to accommodate job needs.
• GED or equivalent and 1 to 3 years of related experience or combination of training and experience with Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, etc.
• Ability to comprehend safety, service, and parts manuals.
• Able to climb in, on, and around equipment; be flexible for awkward reaches and positions.
• Must be able to bring/own tools.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualifying individuals to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• Must frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and/or otherwise move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must operate equipment in a safe manner.

Work Environment

• Depending on site location, may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment.
• May occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and vibration.
• May occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in some work environments is occasionally loud.