Job Details
GENERAL PURPOSE
To diagnose problems and repair generator sets, both gas and diesel engine powered.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Regularly troubleshoot and inspect customer's equipment by visual inspection, and by the use of testing and diagnostic equipment to determine problems or malfunction. Regularly removes, repairs or replaces components or piece parts on engines, electrical systems and fuel systems. These repairs must meet or exceed the expectations of the Field service Supervisor and the customer. Regularly writes detailed and accurate service reports stating the nature of the job and what has been done.
OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Regularly reviews data from the trouble shooting and inspection process to work up detailed, accurate and cost-effective job estimates. Regularly reviews data from the troubleshooting and inspection process to work up detailed and accurate parts orders. Must work with a positive attitude and with a spirit of cooperation. Must have proper driver's license.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Field service mechanics must be able to read and understand English, read and understand parts books, service manuals and electrical schematics. Mechanics should be able to safely rig or hook for lifting a part or component of an engine. Mechanics must have a mechanical background, must have the ability to think and work their way thru difficult projects or problems.
EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING
Field service mechanics must have the ability to read and comprehend service literature and basic tools and to know and understand basic arithmetic. Must be able to write meaningful and legible service reports. Must know and understand the various types of systems on a large number of different kinds of gen sets and must be able to use their ability in a meaningful and productive manner during the course of their daily job assignments.
EXPERIENCE
Field mechanics need to have been exposed to Caterpillar engines thru technical schools or on the job training as a mechanic or mechanics helper at a repair shop or in the field.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
Field mechanics regularly use: Hand wrenches, hammers, impact tools, torque wrenches, screw drivers, basic measuring tools, overhead hoists, slings and chains, electrical testing equipment, hydraulic test equipment and numerous other specialized testing and adjusting equipment. Most often the employee must furnish the majority of the above tools.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
In a normal workday a worker must:
- Walk and or stand 5-8 hours on a concrete floor in a shop or outside and maybe a very warm or cold environment.
- Sit 1 - 3 hours.
- 50 lb weightlifting restriction.
- Use hands for simple grasping, pushing and pulling and fine manipulation.
- Use feet frequently in a repetitive movement.
- Frequently bend, squat and climb.
- Have the physical ability to work in any position on a piece of equipment and the stamina to torque a series of bolts.
- Be willing to be exposed to grease, oil and dirt.
- Have and maintain a good and safe driving record.
- To obtain and retain a commercial driver's license.
- Be willing to work in various environments and conditions.
- Be willing to work overtime, if needed.
- Be willing to be gone for extended periods of time, spending the nights in motels.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)