Field Industrial 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.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN LOS BANOS CA.

SUMMARY

This is an Industrial Engine Field Technician based position with an emphasis on individuals who possess expertise in Cat Diesel engines in nut harvest equipment, or persons who have knowledge on other manufacturers of diesel and gas engines at customers’ sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repairs and maintains diesel engines in Industrial applications including nut harvest equipment.
• Performs field service, repairs and installation of customers’ equipment.
• Operate Company service vehicle and applicable equipment to include lift trucks.
• Maybe requested at times to perform shop service or repairs on customers’ equipment when applicable.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose customer complaints to determine the most effective or efficient repair using assigned test equipment, Caterpillar fuel setting group, electronic volt-ohm meter, battery and starting analyzer, and trade tools.
• Perform routine scheduled maintenance and inspection according to manufacturer’s specification including removal of engine set for repair or replacement.
• Perform major engine or component overhaul including remove, and installation.
• Driving may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accurate - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and/or five years related experience.
• Successful completion or equivalent knowledge of the following product areas: Caterpillar Engine Electronics and Caterpillar C2.2 through C18 engine lines.
• Must have a strong diesel engine background. Knowledge with Caterpillar electronic engines is a plus but not necessary.
• Experience with nut harvest equipment.
• Must have the ability to effectively work on a laptop computer with knowledge of window-based programs.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to read and comprehend written instruction, effectively write electronic service reports, effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal and external customers and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute KW, KVA, rate, ratio and percentage.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS

• Ability to read electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
• Ability to apply ohm’s law and understand basic electrical formulae.
• Rudimentary knowledge of motor controls, circuits, and distribution.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Forklift Operator Certificate required within the first year of employment.

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 stand, walk and use hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools, controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high or precarious places, and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPENSATIONS 

Pay Range: $35.00 - $42.49 Hourly.

Pay Range Dependent on Knowledge, Skills, and Ability.

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

WHY WORK FOR HOLT?

Monthly salary.  Excellent company-paid benefits including medical, dental, retirement, vacations and holidays.

Holt of California 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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Salary : $35 - $42