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Technician - Heavy Equipment

Technician - Heavy Equipment

Ziegler CATAtlantic, IA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Ziegler CAT has an opening for a full-time, experienced Technician to work on Caterpillar heavy construction equipment. We are looking for a dedicated employee with excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to help deliver top notch service as a mechanic to our rapidly growing customer base.

Responsibilities :

  • Diagnose and repair Caterpillar equipment including compactors, excavators, loaders, dozers, and other heavy construction equipment
  • Respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed
  • Maintains a clean and safe work area, adhere to all safety procedures
  • Follows standard operating procedures
  • Cleans and organizes equipment
  • Attends formal training
  • Assists to prepare new equipment for rent or sale
  • Provides assistance to all other levels of technicians as needed in regard to troubleshooting repairs
  • Performs other duties as assigned / required
  • Maintains paperwork documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily / job basis
  • Documents labor, addition of segments, assuring that work order can be closed and billed as communicated with the customer
  • Positively interacts with manager and team members to satisfy customer needs
  • Communicates effectively with customers, both internal and external

Qualifications :

  • 2-year technical degree or high school diploma / GED and several years of comparable shop mechanic experience
  • 2+ years of relevant diesel equipment repair experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of hydraulics, transmissions, undercarriage, track systems, components, electrical, and fuel systems;
  • Experience working on Caterpillar equipment a plus but not required
  • Personal attributes : attention to detail, efficiency, problem solving, planning and organization, team player
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Own mechanic tool set
  • Ability to maintain safe and clean work environment
  • This role is deemed safety-sensitive and will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement

    • Minimum physical requirements :

  • Push / pull up to 50 lbs
  • Lift / carry up to 60 lbs
  • Lift bulky objects
  • Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, ladder climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, supine overhead reaching, crawling, bin lift, high steps, fingering / grasping – able to use bolt box.
  • Working Conditions may be indoor and / or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times.

    • What We Can Offer You

    Competitive pay

    Ongoing training

    Advancement opportunities

    Paid time off (PTO)

    Paid holidays

    Health, dental / orthodontia and vision insurances

    Paid parental leave

    Matching 401(k) fund

    Disability and life insurance

    Wellness programs

    Safe, clean, and friendly work environment

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