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Shop Service Technician - Heavy Equipment

BD Holt Company
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Holt CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United States. We have a full-time, 1st shift Heavy Equipment - Shop Service Technician position available at our Austin, Texas location which is located at ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­. 9601 S IH 35 Austin, TX 78744, USA

The hours of the position are Monday-Friday, 7 am to 4 pm.

This mechanic position is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of diesel-powered heavy equipment and / or related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines.

What can HOLT offer you?

A competitive salary, front-loaded PTO, 401k matching plus a profit-sharing plan, comprehensive health care benefits, tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards, gym discount, an amazing employee development program with a department devoted to your professional development allowing you to grow your skills and build your competencies to prepare you for future opportunities at HOLT, and much more! There is also a Sign-On Bonus of up to $5,000 for those qualified.

Education and Experience :

  • At least two years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred
  • Ability and knowledge to read / use schematics and diagrams experience is preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred

Additional Requirements :

  • Must have all required mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric / standard)
  • Essential Functions :

  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures
  • Disassembles and assembles machine components to manufacturer’s specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling
  • Rebuilds, repairs, reconditions, and maintains equipment and components
  • Demonstrates good customer relations and support; communicates customer needs to shop management
  • Plans and controls cost of repair jobs
  • Completes parts orders and identifies parts for return
  • Mentors and helps train other technicians
  • Maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition
  • Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
  • Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; e.g., ProTech Technician Training Paths
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
  • Knowledge of heavy equipment machines such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, and other dirt moving equipment
  • Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
  • Quality control analysis skills - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and communicate findings
  • Operation and control skills - Controlling operations of equipment or systems
  • Equipment selection skills - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
  • Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane
  • The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
  • Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
  • The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
  • The ability to read, write, and understand information
  • The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
  • Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
  • Ascends / descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and / or equipment
  • Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
  • Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
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