Rental Lubrication Technician

Empire technicians are the lifeline to our clients - trained professionals who work on machinery and equipment produced by Caterpillar, one of the leading large-scale mobile machinery manufacturers in the world.

We are seeking seasoned shop and field technicians/mechanics with experiencein similar heavy equipment dealerships to join our third-generation, family-owned organization. We have 100+ job openings throughout our 30+ locations in Arizona, Nevada, and parts of Eastern California.

Join our team today!

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• At least six months of related experience in a similar role and environment.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
• Keep safety as a priority in the work environment.
• Ability to successfully complete a skills assessment. (eTRAIN test)
• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Own and maintain required personal tools.

• Performs field lubrication and inspection duties as required with primary focus of all work performed on safety, accuracy, and economy.
• Helps to plan and control lube and preventative maintenance jobs.
• Assists lead to analyze client requirements and determine the scope of the job.
• Alerts other parties within Empire about potential parts, service, or sales opportunities.
• Ensures trucks are topped with oil and emptied of waste oil at the end of each shift.
• Maintains good client relations and support for corporate marketing objectives.
• Writes accurate and concise equipment condition reports.
• Prepares service reports and processes oil cards with proper quantities and types of oil used.
• Performs lube services strictly by the CAT Lube and Maintenance Guides covering each machine.
• Follows proper warm up and sample drop procedures.
• Maintains company equipment - keeps in good clean orderly condition. Reports repair or replacements needs to supervisor.
• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.

• Keeps pertinent in-house personnel informed about date of service, discrepancies found, general machine condition and suggested action required.
• Gathers information from a walk around inspection and reports to client/management.
• Communicates orally and in writing information regarding equipment condition, problems and recommendations.
• Maintains current MSHA card if work area requires.
• Provides on-the-job training as assigned.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Travels to remote locations as needed.
• Communicates with proper individuals to clarify instructions or discuss scope or progress of job.
• Works within and promote corporate values.

• Demonstrated technical skill competence.
• Must be able to obtain Hazardous Material Endorsement which requires fingerprint background check from State.
• Must be able to comply with DOT CDL requirements.
• Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming adhere to company policy.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Maintain current driver's license with valid CDL varying by site.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
• The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• May be required to operate a forklift with appropriate certification(s).
• This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position". A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that EMPIRE in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.