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HOLT CAT · 2 days ago

Shop Service Technician 2- HOLT CAT -Victoria

Victoria, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

HOLT CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United States, and they are seeking a Shop Service Technician to perform inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of diesel-powered heavy equipment. The role involves troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, maintaining work areas, and mentoring other technicians while ensuring safety and compliance with company policies.

Construction

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures

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

Rebuilds, repairs, reconditions and maintains equipment and components

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

Plans and controls cost of repair jobs

Completes parts orders and identifies parts for return

Mentors and helps train other technicians

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

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

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Diesel equipment repairHeavy equipment knowledgeSchematics readingComputer software proficiencyQuality control analysisForklift operationCustomer relationsMentoring techniciansSafety compliance

Required

At least two years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience

Ability and knowledge to read/use schematics and diagrams

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from a diesel technology program

Must have all required mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

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

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 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 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

Preferred

At least two years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience

Ability and knowledge to read/use schematics and diagrams

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from a diesel technology program

Benefits

Front-loaded PTO

401k matching plus a profit-sharing plan

Comprehensive health care benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness rewards

Gym discount

An amazing employee development program with a department devoted to your professional development allowing you to grow your skills and build your competencies to prepare you for future opportunities at HOLT

Sign-On Bonus of up to $5,000 for those qualified

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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