Journeyman Equipment Technician

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.

Adhering to required personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified in safety policy.

Diagnosis, Troubleshooting, and Repair

Demonstrates troubleshooting skills on various engine and equipment systems.

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. Includes but is not limited to Deutsch and Ampseal Connectors, 6/12/24 battery voltage systems, and ability to repair/replace varies harness types.

Troubleshoot and service 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 perform 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 to 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.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Ability to navigate Microsoft products.

Ability to obtain job related certifications for any specialty equipment such as but not limited to forklifts, rigging and overhead cranes, etc.

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.

Education and Experience

Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Associates degree in diesel technology, 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).

Physical Characteristics

Ability to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, repetitive climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.

Exposure to extreme temperatures and environment.

Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. in accordance with Western States’ Lifting Policy to include amount and approach.

Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.