Undercarriage Shop Technician 1

About the Role

The Undercarriage Shop Technician 1 performs basic to moderate diagnosis and repairs on heavy construction equipment undercarriage in a shop environment. The incumbent is expected to model alignment with the company's mission and core business values, collaborate with key resources, and participate in ongoing self-development.

Responsibilities

• Model, promote, reinforce, and reward the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes.
• Perform basic repairs on equipment undercarriage and undercarriage components.
• Operate undercarriage build-up and rebuild machines, including all tooling and machines used in undercarriage rebuilding.
• Assist in disassembling, cleaning, inspections, repairs, and assembling undercarriage components.
• Assist in evaluating, measuring, and monitoring undercarriage conditions.
• Work as a team member to provide basic technical and mechanical services that satisfy customer needs and achieve departmental goals.
• Work overtime as required by workload and customer needs.
• Assist in preparing service reports and necessary paperwork.
• Maintain all company equipment, tools, and work areas in clean and working order.
• Perform tasks with direct supervision.
• Provide assistance to other Undercarriage Technicians for larger jobs.
• Adhere to contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
• Work safely at all times and comply with all applicable safety policies, company procedures, and standards.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Technical schooling preferred.
• 1+ years of heavy construction equipment repair experience preferred.
• Must own basic tools to perform the job.
• Must complete V.B.L. and DISC classes prior to promoting to Tech 2.

Skills

• Knowledge of equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems (CAT ET and CAT SIS 2.0).
• Excellent work habits, accuracy, attention to detail, and quality of work.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic torch and welding ability (a plus but not required).
• Time management skills.
• Ability to develop technical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment.
• Self-starting, self-motivated, and leadership ability.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects.
• Ability to read, write, and understand information.
• Ability to listen and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.

Physical Requirements

• Significant time standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, and reaching.
• Constant movement and use of hands, requiring good manual dexterity.
• Communication with customers, service managers, and co-workers.
• Reaction to visual, auditory, and other signals including alarms and instructions; visual inspection of work.
• Ability to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue.
• Ability to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment.
• Frequent lifting and moving of materials and equipment up to 80 lb.
• Ascending/descending ladders and equipment using both hands and feet.

Work Environment

• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
• Regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts; may be exposed to weather extremes (inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity).
• Regularly works outdoors around moving mechanical parts; noise level may be loud at times.
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment.
• Required to perform work in cramped spaces, awkward positions, and/or high places.
• Exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings.

Additional Information

• No supervisory responsibilities.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.