New Hope - Rental Senior Shop Technician

PRIMARY FUNCTION:  

The primary function of this position is to troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment at an advanced level with proficiency.

 

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, and 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. 


* Be proficient at using 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, and power washers; 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 the vehicle. 


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



* Proficient at performing inspections, preventative maintenance, repair engines, power train, hydraulic and electrical components at an advanced level on numerous model lines. 


* Lift/carry and position ram used to remove idlers, unbolt idlers, and remove them with  


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


* Uses instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

Education: 

Must have a high school education or GED

Work Experience: 

Requires six years of experience with at least two years of experience on Cat equipment or other similar equipment; Must be proficient in at least four 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 beside, 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 a 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 unkno...