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Classification Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The Shop Technician is responsible for servicing and repairing equipment in the shop.
Essential Functions
- Must be capable of removal and installation of components by following the appropriate service manual.
- Understand and utilize various exchange items and evaluate price of exchange vs. cost of repair.
- Safely and properly operate and inspect machines, vehicles, and/or engines to diagnose defects.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all components of equipment including but not limited to engines, power trains, hydraulics, fuel systems, power generation, and electrical codes.
- Formally document the work done on the equipment utilizing specific service report software.
- Complete work assignments and assigned training within allotted time and secure and maintain appropriate licensing.
- Maintain good work habits and comply with all safety and company regulations.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school preferred.
- Qualified applicants will have experience in troubleshooting and repairing diesel-powered heavy equipment.
- Prior experience is preferred.
- The candidate must have basic computer skills. Be able to navigate a computer to open programs and type information into specific software.
- Maintains good work habits and presents a favorable business image towards customers served by the company.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, 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 compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must own proper tools to perform required repairs.
Doggett is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer