Senior Machine Inspector

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This position is primarily responsible to inspect, operate and mechanically test CAT Finance equipment then recommend an overall condition status level that will be used to quote repairs for the equipment. Inspections to be performed. Initial Inspections/2nd inspection/Final inspection. Inspections to be uploaded into CAT Used.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Equipment Inspections

• Physically observes the equipment's overall appearance and condition identifying obvious damage, mechanical issues, leaks, and structural issues.

• Operates the equipment and places it under routine to advanced operating conditions in order to fully evaluate the equipment's functional condition.

• Completes an equipment inspection form and takes pictures as needed to support inspection findings, as well as, including an overall equipment condition summary.

• Must be able to perform certified undercarriage inspections and accurately determine the percentage of wear for each item i.e. bushings, links etc.

• Must be able to determine tire tread wear and percentage of life left on all types of machines.

• Should have technical understanding of how equipment operates and functions of most all CAT machines.

• Do a condition inspection before customer pick-up on sold machines to determine if machine will start and operate. Ensuring that machine is a true representation of the final inspection.

Customer Relations

• Discuss with CAT Financial the equipment's history and application usages then denotes this information on the inspection report.

• Maintains a positive communication approach with external and internal customers, even during difficult or challenging situations.

• Communicate with CAT Financial any additional repairs needed after initial quote and quote repair cost.

• May occasionally assist with equipment operator demonstration with the customer on Sales Yard.

Other

• Branch Equipment Inspectors have responsibilities and are "back-ups" for the other role as needed for such events as vacations, sicknesses or other absences.

• Communicates daily with the Supervisor on any unusual equipment inspection situations, as well as progress on the weekly equipment inspections.

• May periodically performs CAT Financial equipment receiving activities as needed.

• Ensures Cat Financial equipment is properly maintained, clean and staged for customers.

• Routinely maintains and constantly secures all company assigned equipment such as the PC, telephone, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Must have a high school education with up to six years' technician's work experience with at least four years servicing CAT equipment; or the candidate will have a two-year diesel technology or similar degree with up to four years technician's work experience with at least two years servicing CAT equipment.

• An internal GPEC candidates must be a Technician TE1 Master Technician level to be eligible for this position.

Work Experience:

(See above)

Physical:

• Must be able to daily operate equipment in various weather conditions.

• Must be able to work an extended work schedule which at times could be up to 10 - 12 hours daily.

• Must be able to occasionally spend the night away from home or work on Saturdays to successfully inspect equipment.

Other:

• Must have strong interfacing and communications both orally and written with customers.

• Must be able to enter and upload proper documentation i.e. inspections and pictures to CAT Used website as needed.

• Must have advanced beginner or intermediate PC software skills to successfully use MS Outlook, Word and Excel

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.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

• Required Education High School

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• 5633 US-301, Hope Mills, NC 28348, USA