Shop Service Technician - Heavy Equipment

About the Role

Holt CAT in Irving, Texas is looking for an experienced heavy construction equipment Shop Service Technician for our day shift position. This role is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of diesel-powered heavy construction equipment and related components, following established procedures and guidelines. The technician works independently or as part of a team to meet customer needs and departmental goals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and failures.
• Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer’s specifications using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and specialized equipment.
• Rebuild, repair, recondition, and maintain construction equipment and components.
• Demonstrate good customer relations and support; communicate customer needs to shop management.
• Plan and control the 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 a clean and orderly condition.
• Complete all repair-related documentation in a timely manner.
• Work safely and adhere to all applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Update job knowledge through educational opportunities, such as ProTech Technician Training Paths.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Knowledge of after-treatment repairs, troubleshooting, and diagnosing.
• Knowledge of major repairs on engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and complete machine overhauls.
• Proficiency with CAT ET & CAT SIS2.0 and other machine electronic systems.
• Quality control analysis skills.
• Operation and control of equipment and systems.
• Equipment selection skills.
• Ability to operate a conventional forklift and an overhead crane.
• Manual dexterity and precision in hand movements.
• Strong communication and listening skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability 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.
• 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.
• 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 work in cramped spaces and/or high places.

Some travel is expected for this position.