Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technician
Company: Hawthorne Machinery Co.
Location: Lihue
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the
Service Manager, with little or no supervision, the employee shall
perform highly skilled work in the repairing, reconditioning,
testing and adjusting of all equipment sold by
Hawthorne.Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Remove, install,
recondition and repair engines and make necessary adjustments on
the engine as well as to the components in the various systems,
such as water pumps, fuel pumps, turbochargers, generators,
compressors, coolers, carburetor and cylinder heads.Perform
diagnostic tests on engines for lack of power, inability and hard
to start, misfiring, overheating, excessive oil consumption and
basic tests on charging system.Remove, install, make repairs and
necessary adjustments on the various power train components such as
torque converters, torque dividers, direct drive transmissions,
power shift transmissions, power shift transmission, oil and dry
clutches, steering clutches, and brakes, final drives,
differentials, transfer cases, gear boxes and
undercarriages.Perform diagnostic tests on power train components
for overheating, operational pressure checks and slippage.Remove,
install, recondition, repair and make necessary adjustments on the
various hydraulic controls and components such as, cylinders,
pumps, valves and hydraulic attachments.Perform diagnostic tests on
hydraulic systems for operational pressures and flow check.Must be
able to meet flat rate as established by Caterpillar and industry
standards.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related
results as needed.Additional duties as assigned by the Service
Manager.Qualifications:EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS
REQUIRED:Must have a high school diploma or have a GED.Must own
hand tools that are suitable to perform the work noted above.Must
have a valid Driver's License, with a good driving record.Must be
forklift certified or able to be certified within 60 days.At least
2 years of industry experience preferred.TESTING REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants may be required to pass a written and/or oral
examination before being considered for employment in this
position.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Walking and moving about on foot often
through uneven terrain.Hands/arms operating equipment, hand and
power tools.Handling: Seizes, helps or works with hands.Lifting:
Raises or lowers miscellaneous equipment parts and tools.Reaching:
Extends hands and arms in any directionStooping: Bends body
downward and forward by bending at knees or waistStanding: Remains
in standing position if required to perform various functions of
the jobClimbing: In and out of equipment.Vision: Read work tickets,
parts and service books and operate heavy equipment.Talking:
Communications by radio, phone and in person.Hearing: Hears well
enough to discern mechanical problems for safety in and around shop
and construction sites and to receive communication by radio, phone
and in person.Sitting: Sits in equipment and vehicles.Lying: Lies
in prone position under vehicles and equipment.Occasionally will
work in unfavorable conditions.ENVIRONMENTAL:Noise: Works in
conditions with constant or intermittent noise.Temp/Weather: Works
in a service shop and field environments.ACCOMMODATIONS: Reasonable
accommodations for essential functions of the position will be
considered.Hawthorne CAT - is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/V/D
Keywords: Hawthorne Machinery Co., Maui , Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technician, Engineering , Lihue, Hawaii
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