Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Company: Aerotek
Location: Richmond
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Description:Primary responsibility of the technician is to diagnose CAT construction equipment repair needs and perform designated repairs on customer or company owned machines as directed. Repairs are made on, but not limited to Caterpillar equipment (85% is CAT excavators, 15% is various dozers, loaders, back-hoes - general construction equipment)50% of the work will be completed in the field, the other 50% will be completed at their shop. Company vehicle is provided for travel. Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting.Detection of faults through the use of diagnostic laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines and general machine performance is expected. Occasional operation of machine in the determination of repair need or repair assessment may occur.Skills:Construction, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Repair, Troubleshooting, CAT, CAT electronic technician, loader, dozer, CAT excavator, excavator, hydraulic hoses, engine diagnostics, diagnostic testing, cylinder, tract, drivesTop Skills Details:CAT Electronic Technician experience is highly preferredAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Must be able to lift up to 100lbs safely with help of tools and lifts.Very manually labor intensive job, must be fine with getting dirty.Must have a clean driving record (last 5 years). Need their own tools (everything up to 3/4 inch tools)Experience Level:Intermediate About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing-- Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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