Heavy Equipment Technician at Ohio CAT
Girard, OH 44420
About the Job
Find YOUR fit at Ohio CAT (a division of Ohio Machinery Co.)! Join a winning culture that strives to be the top-performing, dynamic industry leader and partner of choice for the products and solutions that help our customers build, improve, feed, power, and protect our world. Come grow your career - See what opportunities await today!
JOB SUMMARY:
The Serviceman will troubleshoot and repair general heavy equipment engines and drive-train components, electrical and hydraulic systems as well as perform normal machine repair in a safe manner. Responsibilities include inspecting, repairing, and maintaining, overhauling, and rebuilding engines and/or heavy equipment components.
COMPETENCIES:
- Effective reading and writing skills.
- Strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
- Basic computer skills necessary.
- Must have knowledge of engine and equipment lines sold by the company.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the application, operation, and function of Caterpillar equipment and engines.
- Should have knowledge of the use and application of all Caterpillar diagnostic tools.
- Knowledge of diagnostic, testing, adjusting, and troubleshooting procedures required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate minimum
- Must have one of the following:
- Successfully completed the level 2 training program.
- Five years of experience with hands on mechanical repair work with diesel or earthmoving or industrial equipment.
- Graduation from an accredited technical school (minimum two-year program), with emphasis on diesel engine or earthmoving repair and two years’ experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lifting/Carrying 40 lb. Lift/Carry and 50lb pulling. Standing/Sitting Up and down stairs, standing, sitting, and climbing into machines. Dexterity Normal. Repetitive Motions Frequent movement requiring hands, wrists, and fingers. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate to loud in other situations, with both constant and sudden loud noises possible.
BENEFITS:
- Employer-sponsored pension plan
- Competitive pay rate
- First-year vacation and personal time which builds based on length of service.
- Three different Health Insurance options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Credit Union Access
- Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Scholarship opportunities for employee's spouses and children, through the Ohio Machinery Education and Opportunity Foundation.
- Company SuccessShare bonuses
- Company provided and laundered uniforms.
- Continued technical and professional training.
EEO, Veterans & Disabled Employer, and VEVRAA/503 Federal Contractor.
