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. Works independently or as a member of a team to provide mechanical services that satisfies customer needs and achieves departmental goals.
Entry-level position – Generally has two or more years of experience and/or demonstrated job relevant knowledge/skills. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job; works under moderate supervision.
The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 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
· 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 · 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 · Requires regular and punctual employee attendance · 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 · Must have/acquire basic mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)
Requirements
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
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Travel
No travel is expected for this position
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
Work Environment
Regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts
May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
Noise level may be loud at times
Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high speed rotating equipment
Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places
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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Antonio, Texas
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Auditoryunmatched
Bulldozerunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Component Assemblyunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Computer Softwareunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Craneunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Satisfactionunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Equipment Selectionunmatched
Excavatorunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Material Movingunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Motor Graderunmatched
Operational Controlunmatched
Operations Controlunmatched
Pneumatic Toolsunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Process Modelingunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Retail Managementunmatched
Safety Equipmentunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
System Operationsunmatched
Testingunmatched
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