Shop Undercarriage Technician 2

Description

HOLT CAT in Little Elm Texas is looking for a Undercarriage Shop Technician position. The Undercarriage Shop Technician 2, performs basic to broad diagnosis and repairs on heavy equipment undercarriage in a shop environment. The Technician will operate the undercarriage build-up and rebuild machines, and all tooling and machines used in undercarriage rebuilding. Must be able to work Monday through Friday 7am to 4pm. We are located at 27600 E. University Dr, Aubrey, Texas 75078

Essential Functions

• Personally 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 Statement.
• Performs basic to broad range repairs on equipment undercarriage and undercarriage components.
• Operates undercarriage build-up and rebuild machines, and all tooling and machines used in undercarriage rebuilding.
• Assist in disassembling, cleaning, inspections, repairs, and assembles undercarriage components.
• Evaluates, measures, and monitors undercarriage conditions.
• Works as a member of a team to provide basic to broad technical and mechanical services that satisfies customer needs and achieves departmental goals.
• Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs.
• Prepares service reports and any other necessary paperwork.
• Maintains all company equipment, tools, and work areas in a good, clean, and working order.
• Performs and completes all tasks with minimum supervision.
• Provides assistance, coaching, and mentoring to Undercarriage Technician 1.
• Adheres to contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems.
• Excellent work habits, accuracy, attention to detail, and quality of work.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have basic cutting torch and welding abilities.
• Effective influencing skills which include motivating and developing customers and employees.
• Time management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to follow logical troubleshooting procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines to ensure quality work.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment.
• Ability to be self-starting, self-motivated, and be a leader.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Ability to read, write, and understand information.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of construction equipment undercarriage experience preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Must own a good assortment of tools to perform the job.
• Has met HDSI requirements for tech 1, in addition to completing P.O.P. and Conflict Resolution.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel:

• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Physical Requirements:

• Significant amount of time standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, and reaching.
• Constant movement and use of hands, this position requires good manual dexterity.
• Communicates with customers, service managers, and co-workers.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment.
• Frequently lifts and moves materials and equipment up to 80 lb.
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment.

Work Environment:

• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
• Regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• Regularly works outdoors around moving mechanical parts and noise level may be loud at times.
• Exposure to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• 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.

Disclaimer: Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

About HOLT CAT

HOLT CAT is the authorized Caterpillar® heavy equipment and engine dealer for 118 counties in South, Central, North and East Texas. Established in 1933, HOLT sells, services and rents Cat equipment, engines, generators and trucks for construction, mining, industrial, petroleum and agricultural applications. HOLT sells Caterpillar used equipment worldwide and fabricates its own line of custom engineered products including land management products and water tankers. Additionally, HOLT is a dealer for Link-Belt® Cranes, Trimble® Heavy and Highway construction products and AccuGrade® grade-control systems.

The Holt name has been associated with heavy equipment and Caterpillar for over 100 years. HOLT CAT owners, Peter J. Holt and Corinna Holt Richter are direct descendants of Benjamin Holt, who in 1904 developed the first successful track-type tractor which he named the “Caterpillar.” HOLT CAT has come to be synonymous with quality, integrity and commitment to customer service.

The HOLT CAT team is committed to providing rock solid stability with superior products and services from The Red River to the Rio Grande™.