Shop Technician

Job Title

The primary function of this position is to perform advanced systems repair and assembly by performing independent troubleshooting using various diagnostic equipment and manuals.

Essential duties include:

• Checking the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, complying with PPE requirements, and otherwise preparing for duties.
• Using manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to perform independent troubleshooting and repair of construction equipment.
• Using lift trucks, overhead cranes, and other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.
• Using hand and power tools to remove, install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test parts/equipment on construction equipment.
• Using miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts, and enter data into record systems.
• Using tools to disassemble/reassemble parts or equipment; cleaning parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; using test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controlling powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
• Climbing up onto, under, and into vehicles to gain access to all parts of the vehicle.
• Using overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts, and other aides to move items off the vehicle (tracks, idler wheels, blades, etc.) and then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, then back to the vehicle for reassembly.
• Proficient at performing inspections, doing preventative maintenance, repairing engines, power train, hydraulic, and electrical components.
• Lifting/carrying and positioning ram used to remove idlers, unbolt idlers, remove them with
• Using power washers and spray paint equipment to clean and paint vehicles.
• Using instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

Must have a high school education or GED

Work Experience:

Requires four years of work experience with at least two years' experience with CAT equipment; Must be proficient in at least two mechanical systems (i.e. transmissions, engines, hydraulics, etc.) for numerous model lines.

Physical:

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend, and climb onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs; Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 112 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other:

Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders; Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information, and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems. Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information; Can work independently with minimal supervision.

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.