Shop Technician

3201 Integrity Dr, Garner, NC 27529, USA Job Description Posted Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function of this position is to determine the status of service needed for Caterpillar Industrial engines and components and perform advanced repairs, replacements, installations, or re‑building of parts to restore the engine to the proper operation. This is not limited to Caterpillar engines only. This would include other OEMs such as Cummins, John Deere, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Review the work schedule, check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties. Use digital, electronic and printed manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to troubleshoot engines, engine fuel systems, etc. Use lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired. Use hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re‑build, repair and test engines, pumps, grinders and other equipment as required. Use miscellaneous resources, internet information and computers to reference parts, get information about parts and enter data into order systems and record keeping systems. Use hand and power tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment, drain and fill fluids, cleans parts while complying with safety and environmental standards. Climb on, under, and into vehicles, equipment and engines. Use hand and power tools to disassemble/re‑assemble sheet metal, engines, transmissions, generators, fuel systems and other parts or equipment as necessary to complete repairs. Replace pumps, control panels, batteries, radiators (200 lb. with assistance), bearings, seals, wiring, solenoids, fuel lines, nozzles, tests float valves, glow plugs, alternators and other parts and equipment as necessary to complete repairs. Use shop overhead hoists and truck mounted cranes to remove and install parts, assemblies and complete engines from all types of industrial equipment, generators and trucks. Use meters, measuring devices both digital and mechanical, computers and specialized tooling to test, evaluate, repair, and recalibrate parts and/ or equipment. Perform inspections, do preventative maintenance, drain /change fluids, replace filters, belts, coolant hoses. Conduct SOS sampling, perform testing and record results, document and create proper service information. Communicate verbally and in writing service documentation such as test results, troubleshooting information and service report requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Must have a high school education or GED. Work Experience: Six years of experience with at least two years of experience with Cat equipment. Must be proficient in at least two mechanical systems (i.e. transmissions, engines, hydraulics, etc.) for numerous model lines. Physical: Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend, climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs. Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 120 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist or crane for heavier parts. Other: Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders. Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information, and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems. Must be proficient with computers and computer‑based troubleshooting and research for both equipment and parts. Can work independently with minimal supervision. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval. Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. 3201 Integrity Dr, Garner, NC 27529, USA #J-18808-Ljbffr Gregory Pool Equipment Company