Paving Technician - Holt of California

Holt of California is proud to be part of the elite group of Caterpillar dealers worldwide. We sell service and rent a wide-variety of equipment Including Large and Small Construction Tractors, Forklifts, and Prime/Stand-by-Power Generation.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN PLEASANT GROVE CA.

POSITION SUMMARY

Repair and overhaul new and used paving equipment and/or company owned equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read job order and observe, listen, and diagnose all types of Caterpillar machines.
• Perform general shop repairs on equipment.
• Keep records of service reports and work orders.
• Disassemble unit and inspects parts for wear.
• Repair or replace parts such as pumps, hoses, motors, valves, and bearings.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, emission, and powertrain components and repair.
• Rebuild parts such as screeds, auger, and conveyor systems.
• Repair vibratory systems, generator/heater system, material feed systems, and grade and slope controls.
• Repair and adjust hydraulic systems. 
• Follow all company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Safety (SB198), and shop procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write service reports. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to fulfill the essential functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to apply to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); four to seven years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid Class C driver license and a clean D.M.V. report.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools, controls and to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPENSATION

Wage Range $37.56 to $51.53 Hourly

Wage depends on knowledge, skills and ability to perform the responsibilities of the job.

Hourly rate of pay as negotiated with Operating Engineers, Local #3. Excellent company-paid benefits including medical, dental, retirement, vacations and holidays.

Apply at careers.holtca.com

Holt is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DV. Holt provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, all applicable veteran status or disabled veteran status.

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