Machinery Service Tech 1 (Rentals)

Company: Hawthorne Machinery
Location: El Cajon
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: With minimal supervision; will perform duties as assigned by management in the repair, maintenance and/or rebuilding of equipment in the service shop or field, in a safe, efficient and capable manner in the least amount of labor hours necessary, and without rework.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform all requirements found in any Caterpillar Lubrication & Maintenance Guide.
• Perform new and used equipment start-up for delivery to end-user.
• Perform Caterpillar updates as directed by Caterpillar.
• Remove, install, recondition and repair engines and make necessary adjustments on the engine as well as to the components in the various systems
• Perform diagnostic tests on engines.
• Remove, install, and make repairs and necessary adjustments on the various power train components.
• Remove, install and make necessary adjustments to Hydraulic Systems.
• Troubleshoot all Caterpillar and allied product systems.
• Disassemble, clean and reassemble all Caterpillar and allied products machines.
• Use all test and diagnostic equipment available to make adjustments to machines and systems.
• Make warranty recommendations and reports in representation of a CAT product.
• Measure and identify parts and components for reusability or replacement and ordering new parts as required.
• Perform minor welding and fabrication.
• This position requires work to be completed within 110% of any Flat Rate times that are established as targets by HMC.
• Rework must not exceed 0.5% of labor hours.
• Performs other duties as directed by foreman or service manager.
  
  Qualifications
  
  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
  
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer to have one of the following:
• Successful completion of apprenticeship program.
• Graduation from an accredited technical school with emphasis on diesel engine or earthmoving repair.
• Two years of experience with hands on mechanical repair on diesel engine or earthmoving repair.
• 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.
  
  PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Lifting: Up to 50 lbs. daily, frequent exertion.
  
  ENVIRONMENTAL:
  
• 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/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/V/D
  
  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: backfill, crew, ice, irrigation, lawn, maintenence, road, rug, street, tree

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