Apprentice Equipment Technician
On-siteKalispell, Montana, United States
Job Summary
Conduct basic maintenance and heavy equipment repair under supervision, performing diagnosis, removing, installing, and rebuilding according to manufacturer specifications. Execute engine preventative maintenance, powertrain duties including leak identification and seal replacement, and troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, and cab systems. Perform undercarriage repairs on tracks and suspension components while maintaining clean work areas and completing Job Hazard Analyses. Develop skills in using service manuals, writing factual service reports, and obtaining relevant certifications. Requires high school diploma or diesel technology associate degree, valid driver's license, and ability to lift 60 lbs repeatedly.
Required Qualifications
- Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Associates degree in diesel technology, trade school diploma, or one-year equivalent experience in a Caterpillar or similar environment with hydraulic, engine and powertrain experience
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Appropriate technician level tooling
- Ability to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English)
- Ability to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, repetitively climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting
- Ability to generate 97 ft./lbs. of force, by pushing and pulling
- Ability to repeatedly lift up to 60lbs from the ground and place on a shelf/platform set up to 65 inches off the ground
- Ability to carry up to 20 lbs. while repeatedly ascend/descend a minimum of ten, 8" stair steps
- Ability to repeatedly ascend/descend a minimum of 10 rungs on various ladders
- Ability to assemble/disassemble various sizes of nuts and bolts, while repeatedly bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and/or crouching
- Exposure to extreme temperatures and environment
- Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to obtain job related certifications for any specialty equipment such as but not limited to forklifts, rigging and overhead cranes, etc
- Developing knowledge of manufacturer specific software. (SIS, ET, and STW)
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