Lube Technician

Hawthorne Cat is a family-owned company that has led its markets for over 60 years in the sale, rental, and servicing of construction machinery and power generation equipment for industries on which our communities depend like agriculture, construction, marine, and government. Every member of our team plays a significant role in our success. Hawthorne Cat hires individuals who share our vision of Building Better Communities with our Customers and our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence (PRIDE). If you are looking to build your future with an established, thriving company with countless opportunities for growth and advancement, you’ve come to the right place! At Hawthorne Cat, we’re always looking for exceptionally skilled, hardworking individuals interested in contributing to our success and the success of the communities that we serve. Our people are our most valuable asset. That’s why at Hawthorne Cat we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Branch Manager, the Lube Technician exists to drive a lube truck and perform off-site lubrication by servicing, completing preventative maintenance work on heavy equipment and generators, performing minor mechanical field repairs on equipment, and maintaining records and preventative maintenance schedules for assigned equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Drives a lube truck to various locations and performs servicing on diesel powered vehicles and equipment by fueling, lubricating, changing oil, changing air and oil filters, and checking and adding fluids, including windshield washers, transmissions, cooling systems, brakes, and differentials. Performs all requirements found in any Caterpillar Lubrication & Maintenance Guide. Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on brake adjustments, leak repairs, and replacing hoses, fan belts, alternators, regulators, and batteries. Provides mechanical preventative maintenance information by answering questions and requests. Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Makes warranty recommendations and reports in representation of a CAT product. Maintains quality service by following organization standards. Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing publications. Contributes to a team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two-year’s experience in performing servicing, preventative maintenance, vehicle and equipment inspection work including mechanical repairs on automotive or diesel equipment vehicles or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have the ability to multi-task and establish priorities. Must have good verbal and written communication skills with proper business etiquette and a high customer service aptitude. Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work in a team environment. Must have or be able to obtain, within 3 months, a valid Class “B” Guam Drivers’ License and a clean driving record. Must be able to furnish all hand tools required to repair, test, and diagnose hydraulic, air, power train, electrical, and electronic systems on Caterpillar equipment Note: Some high dollar tooling is supplied by Hawthorne.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Walking and moving about on foot, often up and down stairs. Handling: Seizes, helps, or works with hands. Operates equipment and hand and power tools. Lifting: Raises or lowers miscellaneous parts and tools. Lifts up to 60 pounds. Frequent exertion. Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction. Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist. Standing: Remains in standing position if required to perform various functions of the job. Climbing: In and out of machines. Raising/Lowering: Goes up and down in man lifts. Vision: Reads work tickets, parts and service books and operates heavy equipment. Talking: Communicates by telecommunications and in person. Hearing: Hears well enough to discern mechanical problems for safety in and around shop and construction sites and to receive communication via telecommunications and in person. Sitting: Sits in equipment and vehicles. Laying: Lies in prone position under vehicles and equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

Noise: Works in conditions with constant or intermittent noise. Temp/Weather: Works outside and in shop with variations of temperature and weather. Exposure: Subject to foul odors, fumes, and harsh substances. Here’s what we Offer… Competitive Compensation A great work environment and culture Career growth and advancement opportunities Training Medical, Dental and Vision plans Medical Video Appointments available Paid Time Off (PTO) Pay 401(k) Plan + Company Matching Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Programs Legal Plan Travel Assistance Plan Wellness Programs Referral Bonus Program Longevity Bonus Program Recognition Programs and much more Boot Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Company-Supplied Uniforms Advanced Technical Training ACCOMMODATIONS: Reasonable accommodations for essential functions of the position will be considered. Hawthorne Cat® is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/V/D Hawthorne Cat® Participates in E-Verify. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Hawthorne Machinery Co.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hawthorne Machinery Co.