HOLT Group is Hiring a Lead Technician- Engine Shop Second Shift Near Longview, TX
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.
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