Senior Shop Technician

PRIMARY FUNCTION :

The primary function of this position is to troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equip ment 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, parts diagrams to perform independent troubleshoot ing 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 s , 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 :

Requires s ix years of experience with at least two years of experience on Cat equipment or other similar equipment ; Mu st 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, kne el, bend and climb besides, onto and underneath various equipment t o 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 1 12 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other :

Must be able to effectively write repair act ivities 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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