Engine Shop Service Technician

Engine Technician - Shop

Holt CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United States. We have a full-time, 1st shift Engine Technician - Shop position available at our Longview, Texas location. The hours of the position are Monday-Friday from 7 AM - 4 PM.

What can HOLT offer you?

• A competitive salary, commensurate with your experience and competencies.
• A comprehensive and robust benefits program that includes complete health care, 401(k) matching & Profit-Sharing plan (ROTH and traditional), paid holidays, and a front-loaded PTO program.
• A Tuition Reimbursement program to support the pursuit of accredited college courses.
• An employee development program with professional development staff that allows you to grow your skills and build your competencies to prepare you for future opportunities at HOLT.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

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

Job Description:

This position is responsible for providing high-quality teardown, inspection, and repairs of diesel engines (natural gas) in a shop environment, responding to customer needs in a positive, caring, and timely manner, and, ensuring maximum value for work performed.

Qualifications:

A qualified candidate must have the following skills or abilities:

• Perform complex repairs correctly such as teardown, inspection, repairs, test running, and/or painting of diesel engines in a shop environment.
• Experience working with CAT Engines 3600 Preferred
• Experience in rebuilding Natural Gas or Diesel powered engines
• Experience in conducting failure analysis
• Experience in using CAT ET or SIS to properly diagnose/troubleshoot
• Experience in following established guidelines and safety protocols in a shop environment
• Ability to be productive by working efficiently and effectively.
• Must have own tools.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have steady employment history
• Ability to frequently reach, bend, walk, etc.
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs. approximately 15 times a day.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Excellent attention to detail and results-oriented.
• Excellent attendance is required.
• Able to work overtime as needed to meet customer demand.
• Must have good communications skills both verbal, writing and using electronic devices
• Must be able to work as a individual (self-starter) or a member of a Team in different projects

Education and Experience:

• Diesel Technical schooling preferred
• Industrial engine rebuilding experience preferred
• 2 years of related industry experience

Travel:

• No travel required, only for training

Supervisor:

• None

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Occasionally moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climb up and down ladders
• Be able to safely maneuver 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 and may be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
• Noise level may be loud at times
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment
• Significant time spent in confined spaces and high places

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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