Preventative Maintenance Field Technician

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The primary function of this position is to perform advanced level preventative maintenance services to ensure customer equipment is operating at maximum efficiency and productivity. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Change engine oil and filters, transmission oil and filters, hydraulic oil and filters, final drives and differential oils Lubricate all grease fittings Inspect and clean air induction system, replace air filters Inspect and make minor machine repairs Check for fluid leaks Inspect all hoses and belts Clean and/or change fuel filters Take fluid samples (engine, coolant, hydraulic, transmission, and final drives) Perform track adjustments/visual tracks inspections Inspect tires and valves, inflate to proper pressure Inspect hydraulic cylinders Inspect Ground Engaging Tools (Bucket teeth, cutting edges) Inspect braking systems Inspect safety equipment Maintain parts consignment   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Must have a high school education or GED. Work Experience: Six (6) years of experience with at least two (2) years of experience on Caterpillar or other similar equipment; Must be proficient in at least two mechanical systems (i.e. transmissions, engines, hydraulics, etc.) for numerous 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 100 pounds, and manually handle parts up to 100 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts. Must be able to work in adverse weather. Other: Must be able to effectively document 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. Should have basic proficiency using P.C. base equipment and parts information; must work independently with minimal supervision. Field Activity: Must be able to daily operate an assigned service vehicle as well as be prequalified to operate under GPEC Fleet Policy Standards. The driver must be able to operate their assigned vehicle for extended periods in order to reach customer's locations. Must be able to effectively communicate using telephones to receive instructions and to provide service information. Must be able to effectively deal directly with customers at site locations in a professional manner. Additional: Field activities require a valid state driver's license (obtain within 30 days of hire a valid license within the state of GPEC's operation) ANDpossess a safe driving record which meets the safe driving standards outlined in the GPEC Fleet Policy. Operation of some vehicles will require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), others may require that the driver possess a DOT medical certification. Some positions may require that you obtain a DOT medical certification before you are considered for the position. All positions that require driving for company business or within a Company Owned Vehicle will be held to the standards of the GPEC Fleet Policy. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.