Trainee Technician/Mechanic - THINKBIG Program - Mesa, AZ

Join our group of passionate team players, committed to providing the best level of service for our clients in a rewarding environment.   

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1950, Empire Cat is a world-renowned Caterpillar dealer and a top private company in Arizona.  We are a third-generation family-owned company with over 3,700 employees across 30+ locations throughout Arizona, Nevada and portions of Eastern California.  We are a diverse group of people, but we all share an inspiring vision to BE THE BEST. That vision is achieved by our individual commitments to work hard and live our core values every day. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k)
• Tool Discounts/Tool Insurance 
• Technical Training & Professional Development Classes
• And More

JOB DETAILS: 

JOB SUMMARY: 

Develop mechanical and technical skills and knowledge.   Maintain acceptable grades, attendance and performance ratings throughout the program as determined by shop supervisors, classroom training instructors and program coordinator.  Understand and perform within Empire’s conduct standards, work ethics and performance standards.  Must be willing to accept this position with NO guarantee of future employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain classroom and self-study training grades and curriculum to avoid disqualification from the program.
• Maintain attendance above minimum program standards.
• Maintain acceptable attitude and cooperation standards.
• Keep work area and tool boxes clean and orderly.
• Learn to use parts books, NPR, SIRS, SIS and other required literature and systems.
• Learn basic systems and component functions (electrical, hydraulic, engines and power trains).
• Learn to disassemble, clean, reassemble and install components and parts.
• Maintain company equipment – report repair needs to supervisor.
• Prepare reports including time cards, service reports and self-evaluations.
• Work safely at all times.  Adhere to all applicable safety policies.  Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and maintain required personal tools.
• Learn and use Empire, Caterpillar and allied product procedures and systems.
• Maintain current MSHA card if work area requires.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and any shift as needed.
• Must be willing to travel to remote locations, other stores and customer job sites as needed.
• Communicate with proper individuals to clarify instructions or discuss scope or progress of job.
• Work within and promote corporate values. 
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work within and promote corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated technical skill competence.
• Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming adhere to company policy.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of the products sold and serviced.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Maintain current driver’s license.
• Maintain current enrollment in Mesa Community College.
• Completion of TRAIN test evaluation and MCC assessment testing.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.
• Must complete any pre-requisite classes required to enter program or maintain status in program.

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 sit, use hands and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• May be required to operate a forklift with appropriate certification(s).

• This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position".   A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that EMPIRE in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others. 

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 is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually office moderate.