Rental Shop Technician

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

 

The primary function of this position is to perform advanced mechanical repairs and assembly on compact construction, aerial and allied equipment by troubleshooting and using various diagnostic equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:


* Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.


* Uses manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to perform independent troubleshooting and repair of construction equipment.


* Uses lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.


* Uses hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment.


* Uses miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.


* Uses tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment; cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; uses test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controls powered equipment or tools to make repairs.


* Climbs up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of vehicle.


* Uses overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts & other aides to move items off vehicle (tracks, idler wheels, blades, etc.) & then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, then back to the vehicle for reassembly.


* Performs inspections, do preventative maintenance, repair engines, power train, hydraulic and electrical components.


* Uses power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint vehicle.


* Uses 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. 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties.  Any majo...