Hydraulic / Technician I

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Record and distribute information from customer about components to be repaired. Clean hydraulic cylinders, components, and other associated equipment in the wash pit using high pressure cleaning equipment. Maintain wash pit, clean inside of shop, and outside of shop. Stage cylinders for technicians assigned work. Receive and ship components as needed.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Clean heavy equipment and other associated equipment in the wash pit using high pressure cleaning equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of wash pit area and wash pit building.
• Fill out CST-033 Tag with all customer information on component being dropped off.
• Safely using high pressured cleaning equipment

• Maintain the shop keeping floor, racks, tables, etc. Keep shop clean of oil, trash, and dirt.
• Operate forklift in multiple capacities, including transporting cylinders on shop property.
• Keep areas around building swept and maintain overall clean presentation.
• Check equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
• Uses lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.
• Uses hand & power tools to remove, install, replace fittings & etc. on components.
• Maintain a standard of quality assurance for all components leaving the shop.
• Climbs up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of vehicle.
• Uses overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts & other aides to move items off vehicles to prep for technician disassembly.
• Performs inspections on forklift daily.
• Uses power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint components.
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

High School Graduate or GED.

Work Experience:

Previous cleaning experience preferred but not required.

Must be mechanically inclined and have good basic knowledge obtained through schooling or work experience.

 Physical:

Job is physically demanding; must be able to climb up and down on forklift. Stand for long periods of time. Kneeling and bending over for periods of a time working in the elements outside & at wash pit. Must be able to effectively see to gather information and develop written tag on repairs. Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 112 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other:

Basic computer skills needed. Must be able to effectively write up a repair tag of customer information and about component so a work order can be opened. Must be able communicate professionally to customers internal and external.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties.  Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval. 

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.