Career Area:

Product Support

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Please only apply with a CV in English

We are currently hiring for 4 x Machines operators

JOB PURPOSE:

Perform evaluations on all types of construction equipment and other product lines in a safe manner with minimal supervisor.  This evaluation work requires advanced operating skills and advanced equipment evaluation capabilities.    

                                                                                   

JOB DUTIES:

• Perform operational evaluations of major equipment systems
• Evaluate performance characteristics, serviceability, and safety aspects of all equipment
• Communicate through verbal and written reports with engineers, technical staff, visitors,

• customers and other employees
• Maintain field test sites, roadways, and drainage
• Train new operators in operation and safety
• Report near miss, incidents and accidents and provide analysis for
• prevention
• Become competent in machine guidance systems, payload or any other electronic systems within the machines
• Present issues to the engineers from Product Group
• Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to follow written and oral directions
• Possess basic computer data entry and word processing
• Safely and productively operate all lines of Heavy Construction Equipment
• Minimum of 5 year’s experience in advanced earth moving concepts and equipment applications
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner with internal and external customers
• Advanced construction equipment operating skills, knowledge of field applications, ability to diagnose application problems, and the potential to deal successfully with new concepts and analytical requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with the technical staff, visitors and customers
• Ability to work night shifts and on weekends
• Ability to travel 25%
• Ability to work on costumer sites

Desired Qualifications:

• Intermediate English and Spanish language skills
• Able to set up and run machines with GPS, Accugrade, UTS, and Laser equipment

SKILL DESCRIPTORS:

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Level Working Knowledge:
• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
 

Level Working Knowledge:
• Explains impact of interactions with individuals and groups.
• Identifies roles and responsibilities for self and others.
• Demonstrates an understanding of alternative points of view.
• Collaborates with departmental associates and management.
• Adapts interaction style to situations and people.


Mechanical/Machinery: Knowledge of machines and tools; ability to use knowledge of machinery or mechanical objects including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Level Working Knowledge:
• Cleans, lubricates and performs other routine maintenance work on machinery, equipment and tools.
• Demonstrates adherence to relevant safety standards and practices while using basic tools and machinery.
• Inspects and examines tools and machinery for damage or excessive wear using appropriate diagnostic methods and equipment.
• Uses and/or operates the various tools and machinery routinely used by that specific craft or trade.
• Provides accurate, timely information and required paperwork to supervisors regarding use/status of tools and machinery.

Standard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations to increase operational efficiency.
 

Level Basic Understanding:
• Compiles current research relevant to standard operating procedures.
• Explains usage of standard operating procedures in business operations.
• Describes main issues and considerations when using standard operating procedures.
• Identifies key features and functions of standard operating procedures.

Posting Dates:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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