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Hawthorne Cat hires individuals who share our vision of Building Better Communities with our Customers and our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence (PRIDE).\nIf you are looking to build your future with an established, thriving company with countless opportunities for growth and advancement, you’ve come to the right place! At Hawthorne Cat, we’re always looking for exceptionally skilled, hardworking individuals interested in contributing to our success and the success of the communities that we serve.\nOur people are our most valuable asset. That’s why at Hawthorne Cat we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.\nPOSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of more skilled technicians, the Tech Trainee 1 primarily performs helper duties for employees in the Service Department. The Tech Trainee 1 may at times perform unskilled or semiskilled duties in assigned areas. The Tech Trainee 1 will remain in the Trainee 1 classification for a minimum period of 1 year. During this period, the Tech Trainee 1 will attend all assigned training classes and obtain passing grades.\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\nDisassembles, cleans, and reassembles Caterpillar, allied product machines, and Ag& Turf and industrial products serviced by the Service Department.\nMeasures and identifies parts and components for reusability or replacement, ordering new parts as required.\nPerforms all requirements found in Caterpillar and other allied lubrication and maintenance and warranty guidelines.\nAttends training classes as directed and obtains passing grades.\nCompletes Service Reports in a timely manner and in accordance with HPC standards.\nTravel as required within HPC established territory.\nOperates HPC service vehicles.\nAdheres strictly to HPC safety, housekeeping, credit, and other rules, policies, and procedures.\nMaintains a favorable business relationship with customers, suppliers, and personnel from other HPC departments.\n\nEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:\nMust have a high school diploma or equivalent.\nMust have a valid Drivers License with a good driving record.\nMust have PC skills.\nMust be forklift certified or able to be certified within 60 days.\nMust own hand tools that are suitable to perform the work noted above.\nAt least 1 year of experience preferred.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nWalking: Moves about on foot, often through uneven terrain.\nHands/arms: Operates equipment and hand and power tools.\nHandling: Seizes, helps, or works with hands.\nLifting: Raises or lowers miscellaneous equipment parts and tools.\nReaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction.\nStooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.\nStanding: Remains in standing position if required to perform various functions of the job.\nClimbing: In and out of equipment.\nRaising/Lowering: Goes up and down in man lifts.\nVision: Reads work tickets and parts and service books and operates heavy equipment.\nTalking: Communicates by radio, phone, and in person.\nHearing: 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.\nSitting: Sits in equipment and vehicles for extended periods.\nLaying: Lies in prone position under vehicles and equipment for extended periods.\nLifting: Lifts up to 60lbs. daily, frequent exertion.\n\nENVIRONMENTAL: \nNoise: Works in conditions with constant or intermittent noise.\nTemp/Weather: Works outside and in shop with variations of temperature and weather.\nExposure: Subject to foul odors, fumes, and harsh substances.\nHERE’S WHAT WE OFFER…\nCompetitive Compensation\nA great work environment and culture\nCareer growth and advancement opportunities\nTraining\nMedical, Dental and Vision plans\nMedical Video Appointments available\nHealth Savings Account available\nPaid Time Off (PTO) Pay\n401(k) Plan + Company Matching\nHealth and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\nLife & Accident Insurance\nEmployee Assistance Programs\nLegal Plan\nTravel Assistance Plan\nWellness Programs\nReferral Bonus Program\nLongevity Bonus Program\nRecognition Programs and much more\nHawthorne CAT discounts\nBoot Reimbursement\nTuition Reimbursement\nCompany-Supplied Uniforms\nAdvanced Technical Training\nEstimated Compensation $30.91 Per Hour\nInterested in joining the Hawthorne team? Check out our current available positions at:\nwww.hawthornecat.com/careers\nACCOMMODATIONS: Reasonable accommodations for essential functions of the position will be considered.\nHawthorne Cat® is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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