Undercarriage Field Technician 3

Undercarriage Field Technician

HOLT CAT in Irving, Texas is looking for an experienced Undercarriage Field Technician to service the north Texas region. The Undercarriage Field Technician 3, performs complex and comprehensive diagnosis and repairs on heavy construction equipment undercarriage at a customer's field location or in the shop as needed. Must have own tools to perform the duties and must have a commercial CDL Class B driver license with a safe driving record. Must be able to pass a DOT physical. Advance skills required.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily:

1. Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values;
2. Collaborate with key internal/external resources;
3. Participate in ongoing self-development.

Essential Functions

• Personally models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT's Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission Statement.
• Must have completed VBL, DiSC, Conflict Resolution, SLII for Supervisors and Principles of Persuasion(POP).
• Performs extensive repairs on equipment undercarriage and undercarriage components in the field or shop as required.
• Proficient at removing broken bolts.
• Able to perform basic welding needs.
• Operates all tooling and machines used in undercarriage rebuilding.
• Disassembles, cleans, inspects, repairs, and assembles undercarriage components.
• Evaluates, measures, and monitors undercarriage conditions.
• Works as a member of a team to provide expert technical and mechanical services that satisfies customer needs and achieves departmental goals.
• Works overtime as required by workload and customers' needs.
• Prepares service reports and any other necessary paperwork.
• Maintains all company equipment, tools, and work areas in a good, clean, and working order.
• Performs and completes all tasks with no supervision.
• Provides significant task and behavior-oriented leadership to other Undercarriage Technicians.
• Act as a team leader on large projects.
• Provides assistance, coaching, and mentoring to other Undercarriage Technicians.
• Adheres to contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of construction equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Expert knowledge with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems. CAT ET or CAT SIS
• Knowledge of heavy construction equipment undercarriage - CAT Machines preferred
• Must be able to use a oxyacetylene torch and perform welding as needed.
• Excellent work habits, accuracy, attention to detail, and quality of work.
• Fully developed technical skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective influencing skills which include motivating and developing customers and employees.
• Time management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to follow logical troubleshooting & diagnosing procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines to ensure quality work.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment.
• Ability to be self-starting, self-motivated, and be a leader.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Ability to read, write, and understand information.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• 5 plus years of experience in Heavy Construction Equipment repair preferred.
• Undercarriage repair experience is preferred
• Caterpillar certifications is preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a CDL Class B
• Must have a safe driving record
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical
• Must own large and complete assortment of tools and specialized tools to perform the job.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel:

• Travel is required for this position with possible overnight stays.

Physical Requirements:

• Significant amount of time standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, and reaching
• Constant movement and use of hands, this position requires good manual dexterity.
• Communicates with customers, service managers, and co-workers.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment.
• Frequently lifts and moves materials and equipment up to 80 lb.
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment.

Work Environment:

• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
• Regularly works outdoors around moving mechanical parts and noise level may be loud at times.
• Exposure to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment.
• Required to perform work in cramped spaces, awkward positions and/or high places.
• Exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings.

Disclaimer: Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.