Lead Person at Holt of California in Vacaville, California

Job Description:

Holt of California is proud to be part of the elite group of Caterpillar dealers worldwide. The "Caterpillar" name originated in 1904 by inventor Benjamin Holt in Stockton, CA. Today, Caterpillar Inc. is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois and is a Fortune 100 Company. At Holt of California, we provide jobs for approximately 750 employees working to bring equipment solutions for the diverse needs of our customers. We sell and service a wide-variety of equipment including: Large and Small Construction Tractors, Agricultural Equipment, Forklifts, Racking Systems, Telescopic Handlers, Prime and Stand-by-Power Generation, UPS Systems and On-Highway Truck Engines. In addition, we rent Caterpillar and Other Preferred Manufactured Equipment for contractors.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN VACAVILLE. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Person oversees the day-to-day service operations of The Cat Rental Store by overseeing the service shop, inbound/outbound/QC inspections, and working with the Store Manager on job assignments, job scheduling and job progress. In addition to assisting Yard Mechanics with technical advice and customer calls and walk-ins.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs and instructs on repairs to service personal.


• Responsible for yard layout and yard inventory.


• Handle field service calls as dispatched.


• Oversees the disassembly of units and inspects for wear.


• Repairs or replaces parts such as:
  
  
  
  • Pistons, rods, gears, valves, crankshafts, cylinder blocks, and bearings.
  
  
  • Overhauls and replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
  
  
  • Requires working knowledge of ignition system, lights, and instrument panels.
  
  
  • Relines and adjusts brakes and repairs leaks in radiator.
  
  
  •  Repairs and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors and windshield wipers.
  
  
  • Orders parts when necessary.
  
  
  
  


• Responsible for writing service reports accurately oversees service personnel's service reports.


• Monitors service repairs for correct and accurate repairs.


• Greets, assists and directs customers in yard area.


• Mentors and teaches all yard personnel.


• Responsible for ensuring the safety culture of the company.


• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools, and controls and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must regularly fit and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Apply at www.holtca.com

Holt is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DV. Holt provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, all applicable veteran status or disabled veteran status.

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