Master Equipment Technician

Safety

Safely promotes and manages safety at Western States. Ensures all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all safety policies, procedures, and standards.

Essential Functions

• 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

• Executes troubleshooting skills on various engine and equipment systems.
• Performs complex 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.
• Supports developing technicians to complete accurate 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, rack synchronization, timing and fuel setting, and SCR/DEF systems.
• Performs applied failure analysis on engine failure.
• Works directly with Technical Communicators and CAT to resolve a complex engine issue including Tier 4 related items.

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, monitor interfaces, and repair/replacement of various harness types.
• Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC systems to include evacuating, recharging, and replacing components when required.
• Buils and designs complete custom electrical circuits.

Undercarriage

• Troubleshoots and repairs of various frame and suspension systems including tracks, track pads, drive sprockets, and idlers.

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

• Navigate Microsoft products.
• Obtain job related certifications for any specialty equipment such as but not limited to dyno testing, forklifts, rigging and overhead cranes, etc.
• General knowledge of manufacturer specific software (SIS, ET, and STW).
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Consistent attendance and timeliness with the ability to work overtime with limited notice.
• Work within and promote 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 five 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, repetitively climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to 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 60lbs 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 environment.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.