Earthmoving Technician

Holt of California is proud to be part of the elite group of Caterpillar dealers worldwide. We sell service and rent a wide-variety of equipment Including Large and Small Construction Tractors, Forklifts, and Prime/Stand-by-Power Generation.

Are you an experienced technician? If so, we have options for you.  Are you interested in performing maintenance services, troubleshooting machines, rebuilding engines & transmissions, welding and machining or a field technician position? Apply today to start a lifelong career at Holt.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN Los Banos, CA. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform diagnosis, and repairs on various types of Construction machines: to include dozers, haul trucks, backhoes, skid steers, motor graders, scrapers, wheel loaders and various other machinery and attachments.
• Perform thorough machine inspections utilizing CAT inspections apps.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on machines utilizing manufacture guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and repair Electrical, Hydraulic, Engine and Powertrain systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair Technology Systems including Product Link, Pay Load Monitoring, VIMS and Grade Control on various machines.
• Use computer diagnostic tooling and manufacture software systems when diagnosing and repairing equipment.
• Be able to read, trace, and apply Electrical & Hydraulic schematics to complex machine systems.
• Complete all electronic data entry and paperwork including service reports, time entry, warranty tickets and inspections.
• Be able to communicate direction of repair and make warranty recommendations.
• Be able to work individually or as part of a team, including coaching and mentoring technicians as needed.
• Promote a positive safety culture while following company safety polices and regulations.
• Stay current on all safety training/certifications including OSHA, MSHA, fork-lift, Smith Driving
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

• Ability to read and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  
• Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide. 
• Ability to fulfill the essential functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to apply to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral instructions. 
• Ability to problem solve involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school or GED to five or more years related equipment experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid class C driver license, prefer a class B license with a clean D.M.V. report.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools, controls and to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and talk or listen.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

COMPENSATION

Wage Range $37.56 to $51.53 

Wage depends on knowledge, skills and ability to perform the responsibilities of the job.

Hourly rate of pay as negotiated with Operating Engineers, Local #3.  Excellent company-paid benefits including medical, dental, retirement, vacations and holidays.     

Holt is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DV. Holt provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, all applicable veteran status or disabled veteran status.

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