Shop Technician - Earthmoving

Essential Responsibilities & Expectations

• Adheres to and follows all applicable and required safety standards and procedures.
• Plans and performs minor repairs using correct tools and procedures.
• Performs the following tasks on engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and electrical components: remove and install; disassemble and reassemble; minor adjustments as needed for service.
• Performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrates proper use of service information systems.
• Orders and returns parts for assigned jobs in a timely manner.
• Tests and adjusts components for optimal performance.
• Works independently in the shop as required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) year's work experience involving mechanical repairs or a combination of relevant experience and equivalent technical education required.
• Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills required.
• Med Card and CDL preferred.
• MVR (required).

Skills and Competencies

• Intermediate engine, transmission, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic, and repair skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Job Training

• Area specific technical training.
• OSHA and MSHA required training.
• Vendor technical sites (Infocast, Liftnet, SIMSi, etc.).

Safety Summary

• Working Conditions: Work typically normally performed in a Service Department shop. Exposure to physical risk and all-weather conditions is associated with this position. Standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time often required.
• Physical Requirements: Speaking, Listening, Writing, Typing, Reaching, Kneeling, Grasping, Stooping, Lifting to 75 lbs., Climbing ladders, Climbing earthmoving equipment, Crawling under equipment.
• Job Hazards: Material handling lifting, Chemicals, Construction, Cranes and hoisting, Noise, Eye, Slips and falls, Moving machinery, Stationary machinery, Respiratory, Laceration, Amputation, Strains and sprains, Heat exhaustion.

Behavior Standard

• Maintain a productive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that upholds the values of the Thompson Tractor brand.
• Demonstrate that you can have a positive relationship with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.
• Proper and regular attendance required.

Job Training Area

Area specific technical training.

OSHA and MSHA

Required training.

Vendor Technical Sites

• Infocast
• Liftnet
• SIMSi

Physical Requirements

• Speaking
• Listening
• Writing
• Typing
• Reaching
• Kneeling
• Grasping
• Stooping
• Lifting to 75 lbs.
• Climbing ladders
• Climbing earthmoving equipment
• Crawling under equipment

Job Hazards

• Material handling lifting
• Chemicals
• Construction
• Cranes and hoisting
• Noise
• Eye
• Slips and falls
• Moving machinery
• Stationary machinery
• Respiratory
• Laceration
• Amputation
• Strains and sprains
• Heat exhaustion