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PSD Shop Technician - Small Bore Technician 3

HOLT CAT · San Antonio, TX · 4 wk ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time

About the Role

This mechanic position is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of diesel-powered heavy equipment and/or related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines. The role can be performed independently or as part of a team, with the goal of providing mechanical services that meet customer needs and support departmental objectives. This is a mid-level position, typically requiring more than four years of experience and/or demonstrated job-relevant knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

  • Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with the company's Vision, Values, and Mission.
  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures.
  • Disassembles and assembles machine components to manufacturer’s specifications using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and specialized tooling.
  • Rebuilds, repairs, reconditions, and maintains equipment and components.
  • Demonstrates good customer relations and support; communicates customer needs to shop management.
  • Plans and controls the cost of repair jobs.
  • Completes parts orders and identifies parts for return.
  • Mentors and helps train other technicians.
  • Maintains all equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Completes all documents associated with repairs in a timely manner.
  • Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, such as ProTech Technician Training Paths.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Four or more years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred.
  • Ability and knowledge to read/use schematics and diagrams preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred.

Skills

  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of heavy equipment machines such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, and other dirt-moving equipment preferred.
  • Proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems.
  • Quality control analysis skills: conducting tests and inspections to evaluate quality or performance.
  • Operation and control skills: controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  • Equipment selection skills: determining the kind of tools and equipment needed for a job.
  • Ability to operate a conventional forklift and an overhead crane.
  • Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand information.
  • Ability to listen to and understand spoken instructions.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles without fatigue.
  • Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Constant movement and use of limbs; requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
  • Ascends/descends ladders and equipment using both hands and feet.
  • Maneuvers safely and works underneath equipment.
  • Reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions.

Work Environment

  • Regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts.
  • May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside, including heat, cold, and humidity.
  • Noise level may be loud at times.
  • Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment.
  • Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
  • May perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places.

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

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