Technician Career Development Assessor

Company Overview:

Fabick Cat is the authorized dealer of Caterpillar equipment, prime and stand-by power systems, parts and service, compact construction, and rental equipment for major portions of Illinois, Missouri, the entire state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We have been in business for over 100 years and are headquartered in Fenton, Missouri. For more information visit www.fabickcat.com

Why Work For Us!

At Fabick Cat, you are beyond just an employee, you are a part of the Fabick family. A family that has worked so diligently to cement a legacy that was built over 100 years ago through a collective vision "To Ever Serve Our Customers Better". This legacy could not have been possible without first employing then developing the best and brightest talent the market has to offer. We believe it to be of the upmost importance to invest in our workforce by supporting and empowering employees to develop the necessary skills to become successful in their own career.... to become a legacy. Are you ready to join our family legacy to continue our existence as 'the greatest service organization of its kind' over the next 100 years? The Fabick family appreciates and values the ongoing commitment of its employees and is pleased to provide a highly competitive total compensation and benefits package.

 

The Technician Career Development Assessor is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the evaluation processes that determine technician readiness for career advancement. This role focuses on developing skill-based assessments, administering competency evaluations, and ensuring a fair, structured, and consistent advancement framework. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with a talent for performance measurement and a commitment to technician growth and success.

 

Assessment Development & Oversight

• Design and implement multi-level technician assessments, including practical, written, and simulation-based evaluations.
• Ensure assessments align with role-specific technical competencies.
• Maintain a robust assessment library for various technician levels and specializations

 

Evaluation & Proctoring

• Serve as the lead proctor and evaluator during technician advancement assessments.
• Establish and maintain standardized scoring rubrics and evaluation benchmarks.
• Ensure objectivity, consistency, and transparency in all evaluation processes.

 

Technician Development Pathways

• Collaborate with training and operations leaders to define clear technician career pathways and advancement criteria.
• Provide input on technician training needs based on observed skills gaps during evaluations.
• Assist in aligning assessment outcomes with performance improvement plans and individual development goals.

 

Program Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor assessment of outcomes and trends to evaluate effectiveness and fairness.
• Gather feedback from technicians and supervisors to refine assessment tools and processes.
• Leverage assessment data to recommend training enhancements or new certification tracks.

 

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with technical training & development manager and technical trainers, to ensure assessments reflect up-to-date equipment, procedures, and technologies.
• Support onboarding evaluations for new hires to place them appropriately within the technician career structure.

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in technician training, skill evaluation, or technical development in skilled trades or 10+ years of technical experience.
• Proficient in test development, rubric design, and performance-based evaluation methods.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems and the latest technical schematics.
• Exceptional interpersonal, observational, and documentation skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in heavy equipment, field service, energy, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with technician certification frameworks (e.g., CAT levels, ASE certifications).
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and assessment analytics.

Key Competencies:

• Objective Evaluation & Judgment
• Technical Acumen
• Assessment Design
• Career Pathing & Development
• Communication & Feedback
• Continuous Improvement
• Stakeholder Engagement

Working Conditions:
Mix of office, classroom, and hands-on field/shop environments.
Up to 60% travel to field or branch locations for onsite assessments.