EQ Master 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 expert level. 

 

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. 



* 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, 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. 



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



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



* 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: 

Eight years of Cat equipment experience.  Fully understands all equipment systems (i.e.

engines, hydraulics, electrical, sub-electrical, transmissions, etc.) for almost all equipment 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 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.

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