Shop Service Technician - HOLT CAT Rebuild

Holt CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United States. We have a full-time, 1st shift Heavy Equipment - Shop Service Technician position available at our Waco, Texas location which is located at 2000 Texas Central Parkway Waco, TX 76712, USA. The hours of the position are Monday-Friday, 7 am to 4 pm.

This mechanic position is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of diesel-powered heavy equipment and/or related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines.

What can HOLT offer you?
A competitive salary, front-loaded PTO, 401k matching plus a profit-sharing plan, comprehensive health care benefits, tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards, gym discount, an amazing employee development program with a department devoted to your professional development allowing you to grow your skills and build your competencies to prepare you for future opportunities at HOLT, and much more! There is also a Sign-On Bonus of up to $5,000 for those qualified.

Education and Experience:

• At least two years of diesel-powered heavy equipment repair experience preferred


• Ability and knowledge to read/use schematics and diagrams experience is preferred


• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Must have all required mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures


• Disassembles and assembles machine components to manufacturer’s specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling


• Rebuilds, repairs, reconditions, and maintains equipment and components


• Demonstrates good customer relations and support; communicates customer needs to shop management


• Plans and controls cost of repair jobs


• Completes parts orders and identifies parts for return


• Mentors and helps train other technicians


• Maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition


• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards


• Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs


• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; e.g., ProTech Technician Training Paths


• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance


• Knowledge of heavy equipment machines such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, and other dirt moving equipment


• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems


• Quality control analysis skills - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and communicate findings


• Operation and control skills - Controlling operations of equipment or systems


• Equipment selection skills - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job


• Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane


• The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions


• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair


• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects


• The ability to read, write, and understand information


• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue


• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds


• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina


• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment


• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment


• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

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