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Hawthorne Machinery Co.

Lead Field Service Technician

Hawthorne Machinery Co.Rancho Bernardo, CA
Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 28
💰 $65,000 – $85,000/yrFull-timeautomotive servicesmaintenance and facilitiesmanufacturing and production

Quick Summary

Lead Field Service Technician responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and leading technicians on Caterpillar construction equipment at Hawthorne Cat in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

Skills & Keywords

Caterpillar equipment repairHydraulics and powertrainsElectrical systemsTeam leadership

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Prefer to have Eight (8) years experience in the repair of Caterpillar products.
  • Expertise in all phases of Caterpillar service operation.
  • Understanding of all Caterpillar product line.
  • Expert working knowledge of hydraulics and power trains.
  • Expert working knowledge in the repairs of electrical and electronic systems.
  • Must have valid Driver’s License with a good record. Shop Requirements: Valid California Class “C” driver’s license. Field Requirements: Valid California Class “B” driver’s license, if assigned vehicle is required.
  • Shop Requirements: Valid California Class “C” driver’s license.
  • Field Requirements: Valid California Class “B” driver’s license, if assigned vehicle is required.
  • Furnish all hand tools required to repair, test and diagnose hydraulic, air, power train, electrical and electronic systems on Caterpillar equipment. NOTE: Some high dollar value tooling is supplied by Hawthorne.
  • NOTE: Some high dollar value tooling is supplied by Hawthorne.

Compensation & Benefits

Total rewards package

Compensation

$38.00 - $50.00

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Benefits included

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Bonuses
Paid Vacation
Education
Wellness
Flexible Work
Discounts & Perks

ACCOMMODATIONSReasonable accommodations for essential functions of the position will be considered.

Hawthorne Cat® is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/V/D

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Helps ensure a safe, productive, and clean working environment.
  • Guides and mentors workforce: troubleshooting, repairs, SIS, ET, TMI, SIMSi, DSN, etc.
  • Schedules repairs with Service Communicator in line with customer expectations.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs equipment.
  • Schedules/Performs new equipment pre-delivery inspections.
  • Communicates with customers for complaint/repair clarity as needed.
  • Assists workforce with proper service report writing.
  • Works with office staff on repair clarity.
  • Uses all test and diagnostic equipment available for machines and systems.
  • Follows specifications and procedures in service manuals and select the designated tools.
  • Measures and identifies new parts and components for reusability or replacement, orders new parts as required.
  • Upkeeps best practices as aligned with Service Excellence metrics.
  • Follows best practices to ensure contamination control guidelines.
  • Ensure service reports are completed in a timely manner to align the shop process with operations requirements.
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Will conduct any other duty deemed necessary by the Service Manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Walking and moving about on foot up or downstairs and often through uneven terrain.
  • Hands/arms operating equipment, hand and power tools.
  • Lifting: Up to 50 lbs. daily, frequent exertion. Raises or lowers miscellaneous equipment parts and tools.
  • Handling: Seizes helps or works with hands.
  • Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction.
  • Standing: Remains in standing position if required for certain repair or maintenance work.
  • Climbing: 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 in English.
  • Sitting: Sits in equipment and in vehicles.
  • Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.
  • 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.
  • Laying: Lies in prone position under vehicles and equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL

  • Noise: Works in conditions with constant or intermittent noise.
  • Temperatures/Weather: Works in a warehouse and outside with variations of temperature and weather.
  • Exposure: Foul odors, fumes and harsh substances.
Hawthorne Machinery Co.

Hawthorne Machinery Co.


About Hawthorne Machinery Co.

Hawthorne Cat is a family-owned company that sells, rents, and services construction machinery and power generation equipment for agriculture, construction, marine, and government industries.

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