Lead Technician- Engine Shop Second Shift - Career Growth Potential

Engine Technician - Shop

Holt CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United States. We have a full-time, 2nd shift Lead Technician - Engine Shop position available at our Longview, Texas location. The hours of the position are Monday-Friday from 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM.

Job Description:

• Monitors physical requirements for work completion (facilities, tools, environmental) and communicates same on an ongoing basis to his/her supervisor
• Models and reinforces company policies/practices to ensure that work is performed in alignment with the company’s mission, vision and values and in collaboration with other functions
• Achieves labor sales and utilization expectations as set by supervisor/manager to ensure team revenue targets are met
• Performs job duties of a Service Supervisor during periods of his/her absence
• 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 engines 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 identify parts for return
• Provides a significant amount of task and behavior-oriented mentoring, and training to others
• Works as a member of a team to provide basic mechanical services that satisfies customer needs and achieves departmental goals
• Maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition
• Adheres to contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations
• 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
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge and 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 conventional forklift and an overhead crane
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair & overhead crane
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands in order to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and understand information
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to follow logical troubleshooting procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to be self-starting and self-motivated
• Owns an extensive assortment of appropriate hand tools and may have some specialized tools

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ten or more years of experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel:

• Up to 10% travel may be required

Physical Requirements:

• Communicates with customers, service managers, and co-workers
• 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

Work Environment:

• Regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts
• May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water and high speed rotating equipment
• Works in extremely bright or inadequate lighting
• Exposure to high noise levels and body vibration
• Works in confined work spaces, awkward potions, and high places
• Works in an enclosed and open vehicle or equipment
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment

Disclaimer: Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

• HOLT CAT (and related entities) is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our practice to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. All employment decisions at HOLT CAT and related entities will be made on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

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