Machinery Service Tech 2 (Rentals)

Company: Hawthorne Machinery
Location: Escondido
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Overview

With very little or no supervision, will perform duties as assigned by management in the repair, maintenance and/or rebuilding of equipment in the service shop of field, in a safe, efficient and capable manner in the least amount of labor hours necessary, and without re-work. This position requires work to be completed within 110% of any Flat Rate times that are established as targets by Hawthorne.

Responsibilities

• Perform all requirements outlined in Grade Levels III and IV.
• Analyze all Caterpillar and allied product equipment systems and components for proper operation in arrangement application based on theory of design.
• Perform new and used equipment start-up for delivery to end-user.
• Conduct customer training in proper use of Caterpillar equipment.
• Perform Caterpillar updates as directed by Caterpillar, Inc.
  
  Qualifications
  
  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
  
• Six (6) years experience in the repair of Caterpillar products.
• Expert working knowledge of hydraulics and power trains.
• Proficient in the repairs of electrical and electronic systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent or can provide verification of all formal classroom study or hands on experience related to heavy equipment repairs.
• Must have valid Driver's License with a good record
• Shop Requirements: Valid California Class "C" driver's license.
• Field Requirements: Valid California Class "B" driver's license, if assigned vehicle is required.
• Furnish all hand tools required to repair, test and diagnose hydraulic, air, power train, electrical and electronic systems on Caterpillar equipment.
• NOTE: Some high dollar value tooling is supplied by Hawthorne.
  
  TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Applicants may be required to pass a written and/or oral examination before being considered for employment in this position.
  
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  
• Walking and moving about on foot often through uneven terrain.
• Hands/arms operating equipment, hand and power tools.
• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs. daily, frequent exertion. Raises or lowers miscellaneous equipment parts and tools.
• Handling: Seizes helps or works with hands.
• Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction.
• Standing: Remains in standing position if required for certain repair or maintenance work.
• Climbing: In and out of equipment.
• Vision: Read work tickets, parts and service books and operate heavy equipment.
• Talking: Communications by radio, phone, and in person.
• Sitting: Sits in equipment and in vehicles.
• Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.
• Hearing: Hears well enough to discern mechanical problems for safety in and around shop and construction sites and to receive communication by radio, phone and in person.
• Laying: Lies in prone position under vehicles and equipment.
  ENVIRONMENTAL:
  
• Physical Strength: Lifting: Up to 50 lbs. daily, frequent exertion.
• Noise: Works in conditions with constant or intermittent noise.
• Temperatures/Weather: Works in a warehouse and outside with variations of temperature and weather.
• Exposure: Foul odors, fumes and harsh substances.
  ACCOMMODATIONS: Reasonable accommodations for essential functions of the position will be considered.
  
  Hawthorne Cat is an Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
  
  Hawthorne Cat Participates in E-Verify.
  
  Keywords: Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment, Repair, Diesel Engines, Caterpillar, CAT, Cat, Cat Dealer, Tractor, Travel, Machine, Machinery, Associated topics: alarm, broadband, calibration, device, electrical, electronic, journeyman, meter, repair, wireman

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