Airframe and Engine Mechanic, Sr. jobs in Abilene, TX

Holt CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United States. We have a full-time, Field Service Technician - Engine position available at our Sonora, Texas location. This position is responsible for providing high-quality rebuilds and repairs on heavy equipment and commercial engines (natural gas and diesel) in a field environment, responding to customer needs in a positive, caring, and timely manner, and ensuring maximum value for work performed. The hours of the position are Monday-Friday 7 AM - 4 PM. Daily travel and occasional overnight travel are required.

Job Description: 

This position is responsible for providing high-quality rebuilds and repairs on heavy equipment and commercial engines (natural gas and diesel) in a field environment, responding to customer needs in a positive, caring, and timely manner, and ensuring maximum value for work performed. This position requires an energetic individual who can work alone with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

A qualified candidate must have the following skills or abilities:

• At least 2 years of experience in field or shop service tech troubleshooting and repair skills of Gas and Diesel Engines required.
• GED or High School Diploma required.  Diesel Tech degree highly desired.
• Excellent customer service skills. Must be able to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, with customers and employees in a professional manner.  Must build and maintain strong customer service relationships
• Must have their tools. (Up to 3/4 inch drive metric and standard) (Specialty tools provided.)
• Must take pride in maintaining the highest standards of quality, yet capable of adhering to time requirement limitations
• Ability to be productive by working efficiently and effectively with a high energy level.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Work Environment:

• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
• Regularly works outdoors around moving mechanical parts and noise level may be loud at times 
• May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity 
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment 
• Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places

Travel:

• Must be able to travel daily and overnight travel, required throughout Texas only.

Driver License And Certifications

• Valid driver's license required, CDL preferred
• Must have a safe driving history
• Must be able to pass a DOT Physical
• Crane rigger certifications are preferred. 

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Diesel technology education preferred

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the position, please complete our online application by applying directly on our website at http://www.holtcat.com/careers. We also provide excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and holiday pay.

• HOLT CAT (and related entities) is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our practice to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. All employment decisions at HOLT CAT and related entities will be made on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
• It is the policy and commitment of HOLT CAT and related entities to ensure equal opportunity is provided in all employment opportunities and practices, regardless of race, color, religion, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP on our website.

Disclaimer: 

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

About the Company:
Holt Texas