Journeyman Equipment Technician

About the Company

Western States has a long legacy of providing quality equipment and excellent service to customers. Since 1956, our vision is to make our communities stronger, cleaner, and more productive, not just with our products and service – but through our people. We are committed to:

• The Power of our Purpose: “Building our Communities for a Better Tomorrow”
• Performance through our Values: SAFETY, EXCELLENCE, TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, and INNOVATION
• Customer and Employee Care Commitments: Conveying Warmth and Empathy, Actively Listening, Building Trust, and Saying Thank You

Why You’ll Like It Here

Recognized as one of the top private companies to work for, we put our employees first. We are fiercely committed to SAFETY and sending every employee safely home every single day. Our comprehensive benefits package and complete wellness programs include:

• Three weeks of accrued PTO to start, increases with tenure
• Company paid health care premium option for employees
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness dollars
• 401k with company match and profit sharing
• Educational reimbursements, tool loans, and safety & tooling dollars
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental leave
• Care Leave

Responsibilities

• Safety
  • Actively cares, promotes, manages, and advocates safety at Western States.
  • Ensures all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable safety policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Completes Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) prior to any job-related tasks according to WSECO’s policy and standards.
  • Maintains clean/clutter-free personal work areas to ensure a safe environment for all WSECO employees.
  • Adheres to required personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified in safety policy.
• Diagnosis, Troubleshooting, and Repair
  • Demonstrates troubleshooting skills on various engine and equipment systems.
  • Performs skill-level appropriate testing while comparing data to specifications to determine if the system is working as designed.
  • Repairs and diagnoses machine failures according to WSECO’s time requirement guidelines.
  • Performs tasks independently, including inspections and troubleshooting, when scheduled for required preventative maintenance service.
• Engines and Powertrain
  • Completes engine preventative maintenance and inspects/repairs internal engine components to include common rail fuel systems and SCR/DEF systems.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs powertrain components.
  • Demonstrates understanding of various brake systems and ability to repair when required.
• Electrical, Hydraulics, HVAC, and Cab
  • Understands, tests, and repairs complex electrical systems, including Deutsch and Ampseal Connectors, 6/12/24 battery voltage systems, and ability to repair/replace various harness types.
  • Troubleshoots and services HVAC systems to include evacuating, recharging, and replacing components when required.
  • Performs general mechanical/electrical cab functions pertaining to operator interfaces.
• Undercarriage
  • Performs general tasks in troubleshooting and repair of various frame and suspension systems including tracks, track pads, drive sprockets, and idlers.
  • Identifies undercarriage components and performs track sag measurements.
• Continued Development
  • Participates in continued education and training initiatives as outlined in the Western States Equipment Technician Career Development Plan (TCDP).
  • Utilizes service manuals (STW, SIS, and parts books) to address technical issues and perform all required tasks within technician level abilities, in accordance with printed procedures.
  • Utilizes parts reusability guidelines.
  • Completes actual service reports for files and warranty purposes using STW for timely work order closing.
  • Addresses all inquiries in a prompt and friendly manner in an effort to meet or exceed internal/external client expectations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned while developing a mindset for technician productivity.

Requirements

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Associates degree in diesel technology or trade school diploma preferred.
• Minimum of three years equivalent experience in a Caterpillar or similar environment with hydraulic, engine, and powertrain experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Appropriate technician level tooling required.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

Skills

• Ability to navigate Microsoft products.
• Ability to obtain job-related certifications for specialty equipment such as forklifts, rigging, and overhead cranes.
• General knowledge of manufacturer-specific software (SIS, ET, and STW).
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Consistent attendance and timeliness with the ability to work overtime with limited notice.
• Working within and promoting Western States’ purpose, vision, and values.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, repetitively climbing stairs, reaching (including above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, leaning, and twisting.
• Ability to generate 97 ft./lbs. of force by pushing and pulling.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 60 lbs from the ground and place on a shelf/platform set up to 65 inches off the ground.
• Ability to carry up to 20 lbs. while repeatedly ascending/descending a minimum of ten, 8” stair steps.
• Ability to repeatedly ascend/descend a minimum of 10 rungs on various ladders.
• Ability to assemble/disassemble various sizes of nuts and bolts while repeatedly bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and/or crouching.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and environments.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.

This role is designated as safety-sensitive.