Journeyman Equipment Technician
On-siteFruitland, Idaho, United States
Job Summary
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair Caterpillar and allied equipment by removing, assembling, and installing components according to manufacturer specifications. Perform independent engine, powertrain, electrical, and hydraulic diagnostics while completing preventative maintenance and service reports using STW. Execute job hazard analyses, maintain clean work areas, and adhere to all safety policies and PPE requirements. Utilize service manuals and technical data to address failures across undercarriage, HVAC, and cab systems. Maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues while utilizing service manuals and technical data to address failures across undercarriage, HVAC, and cab systems.
Required Qualifications
- Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Associates degree in diesel technology, trade school diploma
- Minimum of three years equivalent experience in a Caterpillar or similar environment
- hydraulic experience
- engine experience
- powertrain experience
- Valid driver's license
- acceptable driving record
- Appropriate technician level tooling
- Ability to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English)
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- walking
- sitting
- repetitively climbing stairs
- reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching)
- repetitive bending
- stooping
- pushing
- pulling
- leaning
- twisting
- Ability to generate 97 ft./lbs. of force, by pushing and pulling
- Ability to repeatedly lift up to 60lbs from the ground
- place on a shelf/platform set up to 65 inches off the ground
- Ability to carry up to 20 lbs
- repeatedly ascending/descending 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
- 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
- Ability to complete Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's) prior to any job-related tasks
- Maintains clean/clutter free personal work areas
- Adhering to required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Demonstrates troubleshooting skills on various engine and equipment systems
- Skill level appropriate testing while comparing data to specifications
- Repairs and diagnoses machine failures
- Performs tasks independently, including inspections and troubleshooting
- Completes engine preventative maintenance
- inspects/repairs internal engine components
- common rail fuel systems
- SCR/DEF systems
- Troubleshoots and repairs powertrain components
- Demonstrates understanding of various brake systems
- ability to repair brake systems
- Understands, tests, and repairs complex electrical systems
- Deutsch and Ampseal Connectors
- 6/12/24 battery voltage systems
- ability to repair/replace varies harness types
- Troubleshoot and service HVAC systems
- evacuating
- recharging
- and replacing components
- Performs general mechanical/electrical cab functions
- operator interfaces
- Performs general tasks in troubleshooting and repair of various frame and suspension systems
- tracks
- track pads
- drive sprockets
- and idlers
- Identifies undercarriage components
- perform track sag measurements
- Ability to obtain job related certifications for any specialty equipment such as but not limited to forklifts, rigging and overhead cranes
- General knowledge of manufacturer specific software
- SIS
- ET
- and STW
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Consistent attendance
- timeliness
- ability to work overtime with limited notice
- Working within and promoting Western States' purpose, vision and values
Desired Qualifications
- Associates degree in diesel technology, trade school diploma, preferred
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