Experienced Diesel Technician - Heavy Construction Equipment

divh2Diesel Technician/h2pZiegler CAT has an opening for a Diesel Technician to work on Caterpillar heavy construction equipment at our Altoona location. Work Schedule is M-F, 7am-3:30pm with occasional OT./ppFounded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!/ppThe pay range for this position is $27.00 to $45.00. Starting wage is dependent on skills, experience, education and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicants location. Along with competitive pay, full time positions are benefits eligible which includes:/pulliHealth, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance/lili15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1/lili9 paid holidays/lili401(k) plan with company contribution and match/liliHSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year/liliShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA EAP/liliPaid Parental Leave Funeral Leave/liliFitness membership discount/liliEducation Assistance/liliSafety Boot Reimbursement, PPE Uniforms provided/liliTool Insurance/liliSafe, clean and friendly work environment/li/ulpResponsibilities:/pulliDiagnoses and repairs Caterpillar equipment including compactors, excavators, loaders, dozers, and other heavy construction equipment, compact equipment, aerial equipment and paving equipment/liliDocument work orders in a complete and timely manner to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction/liliWork safely at all times, following company policies, procedures and standards/liliWork collaboratively and assist other technicians as needed regarding troubleshooting repairs/liliParticipate in ongoing training to enhance mechanical skills and grow product knowledge/li/ulpQualifications:/pulli2-year technical college degree in diesel technology or related field; or High school diploma/GED and 2 years of comparable shop mechanic experience/lili5+ years of relevant diesel engine/equipment repair experience is preferred/liliWorking knowledge of hydraulics, transmissions, undercarriage, track systems, components, electrical, and fuel systems; working on Caterpillar is a plus but not required/liliAbility to write and communicate effectively and interact with supervisors, customers and team members/liliBasic computer skills to document work orders and utilize online diagnostic systems/liliOwn mechanic tool set/liliAbility to maintain a safe and clean work environment/liliThis role is deemed safety sensitive and requires the ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test/li/ulpMinimum physical requirements:/pulliPush/pull up to 50 lbs/liliLift/carry up to 60 lbs/liliLift bulky objects/liliStanding, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, ladder climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, supine overhead reaching, crawling, bin lift, high steps, fingering/grasping able to use bolt box./liliWorking Conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times./li/ulpThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals./ppAt Ziegler Inc. were committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran./p/div