Squad Leader/Master Technician - EPG

PRIMARY FUNCTION :

The primary function of this position is to determine the status of service needed for Caterpillar engines and components and perform expert level repairs, replacements, installations, or re-building of parts to restore the engine to the proper operation as well as perform squad leader duties by leading and coaching the daily production efforts of EPG technicians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:



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


* Must be well versed in troubleshooting and repair diesel/natural gas & LP engines and engine ECMs.


* Candidate must be aware and conscious of all safety factors revolving around circuits at high power levels.

Must adhere to all company safety policies and the EPG safety work policy.

Failure to do so can affect employment status.


* Use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to troubleshoot engines, engine fuel systems, & transmissions.


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


* Use hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test.


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


* Use hand & power tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment, drains fluids into tubs, cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer.


* Climb up onto, under, & into vehicle engine, uses hand & power tools to disassemble/re assemble: sheet metal, engines, transmissions, fuel systems, & other parts or equipment.


* Replace pumps, batteries, radiators (200 lb.

with assistance), bearings, seals, wiring, solenoids, fuel lines, nozzles, tests float valves, glow plugs, alternators.


* Manage personal work schedule (to include billing out time with limited expense hours, completing and submitting associated paperwork, i.e.: timecard, service reports, warranty related information, completion of core and/or warranty tags for failed parts, look up and submission of needed parts orders.


* Candidate must properly maintain all assigned company property and submit all expense records monthly.


* Candidate must be able to attend training courses relative to job position as needed, monthly Pure Safety and notify supervisor of training needs on an ongoing basis.


* Use overhead hoists on service truck to move parts that need to be moved off of vehicle & onto service truck & to move items back to vehicle to be reassembled.


* Use meters, measuring devices, & computers to test & recalibrate equipment.


* Perform inspections, do preventative maintenance, change oil, replace filters, belts, coolants, hoses, may drain/clean/refill fuel systems.

Squad Leader Duties:



* Direct day-to-day job assignments and responsibilities for technicians in squad.


* Work with squ...