What are the responsibilities and job description for the Allied Field Service Technician position at Fabick Cat?
Field Maintenance and Repair : Perform comprehensive maintenance and repair tasks on CAT equipment and Allied equipment in our shop facility and the field, including major overhauls, component rebuilds, and specialized repairs. Maintenance and repairs include, but is not limited to, the following equipment :
- Bulldozers : D1, D2, D3
- Excavators : 301, 303, 310, 320,
- Loaders : 906, 908, 910, 926, 938
- Boom Lifts : Electric Knuckle Boom Lift, Knuckle Boom Lift, Straight Boom Lift, Towable Boom Lift
- Telehandlers : Genie, JLG, CAT, Lull Component Testing and Calibration : Test and calibrate CAT equipment components such as engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems to ensure peak performance and reliability. Parts Management : Manage parts inventory in the shop, ensuring availability of necessary components for both scheduled and unscheduled repairs. Quality Assurance : Conduct thorough inspections and quality checks on repaired equipment to ensure adherence to manufacturer standards and customer expectations. Training and Development : Stay updated on CAT equipment advancements, service bulletins, and technical manuals. Participate in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge. Willingness to work on all brands and types of contractor equipment and complete any needed training to better the skills needed to meet our customers changing needs. Qualifications :
- High school education or GED equivalent required. Technical, vocational, trade school education or equivalent is also required.
- Two to five years' experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment, Caterpillar preferred.
- Experience in diagnosing equipment utilizing laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems : electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, and general machine performance is expected.
- Knowledge and experience with heavy equipment, mining equipment, systems, engines and components required.
- Knowledge of basic tools and tool usage, including basic welding skills.
- Journeyman status is preferred.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment that requires multitasking while maintaining a high level of organization.
- Must demonstrate good problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills both oral and written, good work habits, above average math, science, and English skills, the ability to read and interpret machine schematics, self-motivation, and a desire to perform at one's highest level.
- Proficiency with computers and aspects of Microsoft office desired.
- MSHA certified, or the ability to be MSHA certified. Physical Requirements : In addition to being able to sit, stand, walk, read, talk, write and hear, to perform the essential functions of this job an individual must be able to do the following additional activities : Occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Accommodations will be made if they are reasonable, do not create an undue hardship, and will enable an individual with a disability to safely perform the essential job functions. The following may be expected to be encountered : long periods of standing, periodic exposure to seasonal heat and cold, working with oils and greases, noise, shift work as needed - 1st and 2nd, working outside, stooping, bending, squatting, or working in a prone position. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Protected Veterans / Disabled
