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HOLT CAT · 2 hours ago

Shop Service Technician 1

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

HOLT CAT is a company that provides mechanical services for diesel-powered heavy equipment. The Shop Service Technician 1 position involves performing basic inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of heavy equipment while working as part of a team to meet customer needs and departmental goals.

Construction

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission

Performs basic disassembles and assembles of machine components to manufacturer’s specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling

Assists in the rebuilding, repairing, reconditioning, and maintaining of equipment and components

Demonstrates good customer relations and support; communicates customer needs to shop management

Learns how to plan equipment and component repairs

Learns how to complete parts orders and identify parts for return

Maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition

Completes all documents associated with repairs in a timely manner

Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards

Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; e.g., ProTech Technician Training Paths

Requires regular and punctual employee attendance

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Diesel equipment repairHeavy equipment knowledgeHandPower toolsQuality control analysisForklift operationPneumatic toolsCustomer relationsManual dexterityTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

Entry-level position – Generally has less than two years of experience and/or demonstrated job relevant knowledge/skills

Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job; works under immediate supervision

Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT's Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission

Performs basic disassembles and assembles of machine components to manufacturer's specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling

Assists in the rebuilding, repairing, reconditioning, and maintaining of equipment and components

Demonstrates good customer relations and support; communicates customer needs to shop management

Learns how to plan equipment and component repairs

Learns how to complete parts orders and identify parts for return

Maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition

Completes all documents associated with repairs in a timely manner

Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards

Works overtime as required by workload and customers' needs

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; e.g., ProTech Technician Training Paths

Requires regular and punctual employee attendance

Performs other duties as assigned

General knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Demonstrates 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

The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions

Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects

The ability to read, write, and understand information

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Must have/acquire basic mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)

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; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina

Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment

Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment

Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

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

Preferred

Knowledge of heavy equipment machines such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, and other dirt moving equipment preferred

One or more years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred

Ability and knowledge to read/use schematics and diagrams experience is preferred

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred

Company

HOLT CAT

HOLT CAT sells, rents and services Caterpillar machines, engines and generator sets.

Founded in 1933

San Antonio, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.holtcat.com/

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