EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Five years of experience with hands on mechanical repair on diesel engine or earthmoving repair.
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Successful completion of apprenticeship program, preferred
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Graduation from an accredited technical school with emphasis on diesel engine or earthmoving repair, preferred/
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Must have valid CA Driver’s License with a clean record.
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Shop Requirements: Valid California Class “C” driver’s license.
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Field Requirements: Valid California Class “B” driver’s license, if assigned vehicle is required.
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Furnish all hand tools required to repair, test and diagnose hydraulic, air, power train, electrical and electronic systems on Caterpillar equipment.
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NOTE: Some high dollar value tooling is supplied by Hawthorne.
Walking and moving about on foot 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: 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: Reads work tickets, parts and service books and operate heavy equipment.
Talking: Communications via telecommunications and in person.
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.
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.