Shop Service Technician 4

Department: Power Systems Division (PSD) • Full Time • Corpus Christi

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. Works independently or as a member of a team to provide mechanical services that satisfy customer needs and achieve departmental goals.

Mid-level position requiring more than seven years of experience and/or demonstrated job-relevant knowledge and skills. A Level IV Technician has broad knowledge of the field’s standard and technical concepts, practices, and procedures, and relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of standard, complex, and technical tasks; is self-starting and requires minimal supervision; often serves as a team member on large projects.

The incumbent is expected to model the following practices daily:

• Demonstrate alignment with the company’s mission and core business values
• Collaborate with key internal and external resources
• Participate in ongoing self-development

Responsibilities

• Model, promote, reinforce, and reward consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and failures
• Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer’s specifications using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and specialized tooling
• Rebuild, repair, recondition, and maintain equipment and components
• Demonstrate good customer relations and support; communicate customer needs to shop management
• Plan and control cost of repair jobs
• Complete parts orders and identify parts for return
• Provide task- and behavior-oriented mentoring and training to others
• Maintain all equipment and work areas in good, clean, and orderly condition
• Complete all repair-related documents in a timely manner
• Work safely at all times and adhere to all applicable safety policies; comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Work overtime as required by workload and customer needs
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities (e.g., ProTech Technician Training Paths)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Seven or more years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred
• Ability and knowledge to read and use schematics and diagrams preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred
• Must have or acquire basic mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of heavy equipment 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 of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and communicate findings
• Operation and control skills—controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Equipment selection skills—determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Ability to operate a conventional forklift and an overhead crane
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Ability to read, write, and understand information
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time 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 and descends with gradual or continuous progress using both hands and feet; climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment
• Able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions; required to visually inspect work

Work Environment

• Regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts
• May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, 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
• Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places

Travel

Some travel is expected for this position.