SHOP SERVICE TECHNICIAN

PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining electric, diesel and gasoline industrial, construction and forestry equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads job order and observes equipment in operation to determine malfunction and plans work procedures.
• Installs fuel injection nozzles and pumps, changes or recharges batteries, and replaces transmissions, hydraulic systems and component parts.
• Examines protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devises on equipment, and makes adjustments.
• Lubricates moving parts and operates repaired equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
• Removes and replaces undercarriages, and earth moving and timber harvesting attachments.
• Enters a legible description of work performed onto the work orders.
• Maintains and cares for the shop tools and equipment.
• Maintains a clean work area and performs miscellaneous housekeeping duties associated with the job.
• Insures work is performed safely and safe work procedures are followed throughout the department.
• Reads schematics denoting operating specifications for unit or component and type of evaluation required.
• Tests unit for conformance with operating requirements.
• Helps ensure that our new and used whole goods are in good working condition.
• Complies with all state and local laws while operating company vehicle.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Person must possess a valid driver’s license.

EDUCATION, SKILL AND/OR EXPERIENCE RQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Technical school preferred.
• 2 to 5 years related experience preferred and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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