New Hope - Rental Master Shop Technician

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function of this position is to troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment as an expert as well as lead and coach other technicians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
• Uses manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, and parts diagrams to perform independent troubleshooting and repair of construction equipment.
• Uses lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.Uses hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment.
• Be proficient at using resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.
• Uses tools to disassemble/re-assemble parts or equipment; cleans parts with rags, cleaners, and power washers; uses test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controls powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
• Climbs up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of the vehicle.
• Uses overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts & other aides to move items off the vehicle (tracks, idler wheels, blades, etc.) & then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, then back to the vehicle for reassembly.
• Proficient at performing inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairing engine, power train, hydraulic, and electrical components at an advanced level on numerous model lines.
• Lift/carry and position ram used to remove idlers, unbolt idlers and remove them with
• Uses power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint vehicles.
• Uses instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.
  
  

LEADERSHIP DUTIES:

•  Assists supervisor with performance appraisals.
• Coach, guide, and develop technicians.
• Direct day-to-day job assignments and responsibilities for up to five or more technicians in the squad.
• Work with squad members to ensure proper T/S techniques are used to ensure that the product we turn out is a true representation of the customers’ and GPEC expectations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:
Must have a high school education or GED.

Work Experience:
Eight years of Cat equipment experience. Fully understands all equipment systems (i.e. engines, hydraulics, electrical, sub-electrical, transmissions, etc.) for almost all equipment model lines.

Physical:

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend, and climb beside, onto, and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs; Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 100 pounds, as well as use a mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other:

Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders; Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information, and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems. Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information; Can work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to effectively communicate with others; provides training of other technicians, assigns work assignments, promotes good customer service, and resolves their problems.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.