Hybrid programs blend both competency- and time-based strategies,
using a minimum and maximum range of hours for each major job
function and the successful demonstration of identified competencies.
using a minimum and maximum range of hours for each major job
function and the successful demonstration of identified competencies.
Service Technician
Anonymous
North Carolina (SAA)
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On the Job Training
Anonymous
458
Skills
Level 1 Technician
93
Level 1 Technician
93
- Identify and describe the use of personal safety equipment.
- Identify and neutralize shop safety hazards.
- Identify and neutralize equipment hazards.
- Perform Lockout/Tagout on a Forklift
- Lift and Block a Forklift
- Fabricate hydraulic Hoses
- Remove and install forks
- Remove and install an attachment
- Battery maintenance (clean battery)
- Clean a battery
- Demonstrate ability to test battery
- Inspect battery box(es)
- Charge industrial batteries
- Check battery charge
- Remove and install industrial batteries
- Save, move, copy a file
- Create a folder
- Locate parts information
- Create a parts list
- Conduct a search
- Locate performance specs
- Locate schematics
- Locate tool information
- Locate the product fluid capacities and type
- Locate product maintenance interval schedule
- Locate product maintenance procedures
- Locate the product systems and product parts in the parts manual
- Locate product procedures and specs
- Locate product grams and bulletins
- Locate and use the Knowledge Base in contact management
- Demonstrate how to access the “S” Drive
- Dispose oil from a container
- Dispense oil from a container
- Dispose of an oil filter
- Check the engine oil level
- Check the engine coolant level
- Change the engine oil and filter
- Change a primary fuel filter
- Change a secondary fuel filter
- Check the transmission oil level
- Change transmission filter
- Check the oil level in a differential
- Inspect and clean a differential breather element
- Grease a carriage
- Grease a fork truck mast
- Identify all three carriage classes and differences
- Inspect/replace LP tank
- Locate the fuse box or circuit breaker
- Operate a circuit breaker
- Identify the maximum load capacity of a single lifting device
- Lift a load using a chain slight lifting device
- Lift a load using a nylon sling lifting device
- Select, adjust, and position a jack stand under load
- Clean a forklift with a pressure washer
- Clean a part with a solvent parts washer or spray cleaner
- Assemble a hose with a press
- Demonstrate the ability to properly use hand tools
- Tighten a bolt to standard using a torque wrench
- Grease a joint using a manual grease gun
- Measure a part using a steel ruler or tape measure
- Identify thread pitch
- Remove a lip seal using a seal puller
- Remove a piece part using a hydraulic puller
- Direct the operation of a hoist using hand signals
- Identify thread fasteners
- Identify fastener types
- Cut internal threads
- Cut external threads
- Resize a hole
- Repair a thread
- Repair a stud
- Remove and install a rivet
- Remove and install an o-ring seal
- Remove and install a cylinder packing ring
- Remove and install a gasket
- Remove and replace a liquid gasket
- Remove and install a coolant hose
- Remove and install hydraulic hose armor
- Remove and install a solid bearing
- Remove and install a sleeve bearing or bushing
- Install a bearing, utilizing a bearing heater
- Clean a used component for reinstallation
- Protect and store a part to be reinstalled
- Internal combustion (IC) truck operation
- 4-wheel electric operation
- 3-wheel electric operation
- Pallet truck operation
- Reach truck operation
- Order picker operation
- Very narrow aisle operation
- Aerial platform operation
- Trailer spotter operation
- Rail car operation
Level 2 Technician
147
Level 2 Technician
147
- Re-shim carriage
- Remove / install carriage hose(s)
- Remove / install carriage cylinder(s)
- Remove / install attachment(s)
- Check axle for leaks
- Identify axle fluid types and applications
- Check / fill axle fluid level
- Remove / install drive axle shafts
- Remove / install drive axle / differential
- Replace battery and connectors
- Perform alternator output test
- Perform diagnostics with PCST and/or Dash Display (T)
- Perform IC battery voltage drop test
- Replace battery IC truck
- Identify and troubleshoot battery issues
- Remove / replace forklift brakes
- Troubleshoot forklift brake system
- Fill / bleed forklift brake system
- Replace forklift wheel cylinders
- Replace forklift master cylinder
- Replace forklift brake booster
- Check / adjust forklift hand/ foot brake
- Demonstrate Spectrum Software a. connect to system b. show understanding of the software
- Demonstrate PSI Software a. connect to system b. show understanding of software c. view data log and codes
- Demonstrate ZAPI console or handset a. connect to system b. show understanding of the software c. view data log and codes
- Demonstrate 4G Software a. connect to system b. show understanding of the software c. view data log and codes
- Demonstrate ETACC a. connect to system b. show understanding of the software c. retrieve fault codes
- Demonstrate PCST a. connect to system b. retrieve passwords c. retrieve fault codes d. run truck diagnostics e. retrieve troubleshooting manual
- Demonstrate GCP Software a. connect to system b. show understanding of the software c. view data log and codes
- Demonstrate how to access the S: drive
- Search for a part and part number
- Search for lubrication type and refill capacities
- Search for Grams
- Search for Service Bulletins
- Search for PM schedules
- Convert production part numbers to Hyster / Yale part numbers
- Search for disassembly and assembly procedures
- Search for fork truck specifications
- Email and text a manager/supervisor/trainer
- Create a custom data monitor and strip chart in PCST
- Prepare job service records
- Demonstrate a clean and organized work van / shop work area
- Save a file on a PC
- Create a file on a PC
- Download and install CDF
- Navigate in Microsoft Word
- Navigate in Microsoft Excel
- Drain / refill cooling system
- Check cooling system for leaks
- Inspect / replace water pump
- Check / replace radiator hoses
- Check / replace thermostat
- Inspect / replace fan
- Inspect / replace fan drive
- Check / replace radiator
- Test a diode
- Test a resistor
- Test a fuse
- Check / repair / disassemble wiring harness connector
- Check / replace ignition switch
- Check / replace sensors
- Check / replace switches
- Check / repair display dash
- Check inputs vs. outputs on VSM for operations
- Repair contactor switch assemblies
- Troubleshoot basic control module problems
- Locate and interpret trouble codes
- Identify and troubleshoot ground to frame
- Remove and replace drive motors
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of an electrical schematic
- Check / repair lights
- Check / repair / replace wiring / wiring harness
- Replace and adjust a potentiometer
- Replace intake gaskets
- Replace exhaust gaskets
- Check / replace O2 sensors
- Check / replace muffler
- Check catalytic converter back pressure and replace as needed
- Remove and install exhaust pipe and gaskets
- Check / run Regen in PCST
- Perform an engine tune up
- Identify engine fluid types and applications
- Check / adjust engine valves
- Check / adjust engine ignition timing
- Remove and install spark plugs and wires
- Test LP lockoff
- Inspect / replace tank
- Fill LP tank
- Check / rebuild / replace LP vaporizer / LP converter / regulator
- pressure
- Replace LP trim valve / injector
- Check / adjust throttle pedal and linkage
- Check / adjust throttle body
- Inspect / replace LP hoses
- Check system for hydraulic leaks
- Check / inspect hydraulic valve
- Check / adjust relief valve
- Check / calibrate mini levers
- Disassemble / assemble hydraulic cylinder
- Perform pressure test on hydraulic pump
- Remove / install hydraulic hoses
- Remove / install hydraulic pump
- Identify fluid type and application
- Fabricate hydraulic hose(s)
- Fill hydraulic cylinder
- Remove / install hydraulic cylinder
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of a hydraulic schematic
- Inspect fork truck mast
- Service fork truck mast
- Remove / install load chains
- Remove / install load rollers
- Install / repair / replace strobe lights
- Install / repair / replace alarms
- Install / repair / replace lights
- Identify attachment data plates / capacities / applications
- Identify 3 carriage classes and differences
- Identify antifreeze type and use
- Inspect forks
- Inspect fork truck lift chains
- Inspect fork truck tires
- Perform a scheduled PM inspection on an electric truck
- Perform a pre-delivery inspection on an electric truck
- Perform a scheduled PM inspection on an IC truck
- Perform a pre-delivery inspection on an IC truck
- Clean a forklift with a pressure washer
- Clean a part with a solvent parts washer or spray cleaner
- Assemble a hose with a press
- Chock forklift
- Lift and block a forklift
- Check steering system
- Remove and install steering pump and steering motors
- Remove / install steer axle spindles
- Remove / install steer axle wheel bearings
- Remove / install tie rods and bushings
- Remove / install steering wheel
- Remove / install steering cylinder
- Disassemble / assemble steering cylinder
- Remove / install steering hoses
- Remove / install steer axle
- Identify transmission fluid types and application
- Calibrate transmission valve and speed sensor
- Manually service / adjust transmission linkage
- Troubleshoot / repair directional control problems
- Check / fill transmission fluid
- Inspect / repair transmission leaks
- Remove / install transmission oil cooler
- Check / adjust inch / brake overlap electronically
Level 3 Technician
121
Level 3 Technician
121
- Re-shim carriage
- Remove / install carriage hoses
- Remove / install carriage cylinders
- Remove and replace chain and carriage rollers
- Remove and install axle
- Remove and install differential housing
- Replace planetary drives
- Replace ring gear and pinion
- Rail Car Mover: Test / adjust air brake pressure circuit
- Rail Car Mover: Drain moisture from tanks
- Rail Car Mover: locate and read pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot system
- Rail Car Mover: test / adjust the governor cut-in/cut-out pressure for aux air compressor
- Rail Car Mover: locate appropriate service information
- Trailer Spotter: Drain moisture from tanks
- Trailer Spotter: locate appropriate service information
- Trailer Spotter: locate and read pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot system
- Forklift: diagnose / repair electric parking brake system
- Forklift: perform complete overhaul of a brake system
- Repair wat brakes parking linkage (binding)
- Replace wet brakes or hub/wheel seal
- Demonstrate 4G Software a. connect to system b. show understanding of the software c. view data log and codes
- Demonstrate GCP Software a. connect to system b. show understanding of the software c. view data log and codes
- Demonstrate Spectrum Software a. connect to system b. show understanding of the software c. view data log and codes
- Demonstrate ETACC a. connect to system b. show understanding of the software c. retrieve fault codes
- Demonstrate PSI Software a. connect to system b. show understanding of software c. view data log and codes
- Demonstrate ZAPI console or handset a. connect to system b. show understanding of the software c. view data log and codes
- Demonstrate how to access the S: drive
- Download and install CDF
- Demonstrate use of common controls system field service tool
- Demonstrate use of Dana Transmission Software
- Demonstrate use of Parker Node Software
- Demonstrate use of Plus 1 Hydraulic Software
- Demonstrate use of ZF Test Man Software
- Demonstrate use of Class 1 and 2 Field Service Tool
- Demonstrate use of Cummins Insite
- Demonstrate use of JLG/AWP handset
- Drain / refill cooling system
- Inspect / replace water pump
- Check / replace radiator
- Perform a temperature drop test
- Perform a cooling system pressure test
- Perform alternator output test
- Test and replace relay
- Test and replace solenoid
- Check inputs vs. outputs on VSM for operations
- Remove and replace drive motor
- Troubleshoot and repair advanced control panel system
- Test a diode
- Test a fuse
- Test a resistor
- Troubleshoot and repair a wiring harness
- Diagnose and repair electric steering system
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of an electrical schematic
- Diagnose and repair wire guidance
- Check / run regen in PCST
- Replace intake gaskets
- Diagnose and repair / replace EGR
- Diagnose and repair / replace diesel oxidation catalyst
- Diagnose and repair / replace SCR components
- Perform a complete diagnostic check of a forklift Tier 4 Emission System
- Replace exhaust gaskets
- Check / replace O2 sensors
- Check / replace muffler
- Check catalytic converter back pressure and replace as needed
- Remove and install exhaust pipe and gaskets
- Identify emission fault codes and make recommendations
- Identify blown head gasket failure and repair
- Check / adjust engine valves
- Check / adjust engine ignition timing
- Remove and install spark plugs and wires
- Identify timing belt failure and repair
- Reseal engine oil leaks (oil pan, valve covers, and/or manifold)
- Perform a complete engine tune-up
- Remove and install engine (rebuilt)
- Remove and install flywheel
- Test LP Lockoff
- Replace LP converter / regulator
- Troubleshoot / repair LP fuel system
- Check and drain LP converter
- Replace LP lockoff
- Check / rebuild / replace LP vaporizer / LP converter / regulator pressure
- Replace LP trim valve / injector
- Check / adjust throttle pedal and linkage
- Check / adjust throttle body
- Test and clean LP trim valve / injector
- Check / adjust relief valve
- Perform pressure test on hydraulic pump
- Locate appropriate service information to support diagnosis of a trailer spotter hydraulic system
- Locate appropriate service information to support diagnosis of a rail car mover hydraulic system
- Perform a complete diagnosis of a common hydraulic system
- Perform a complete diagnosis of an e-hydraulic system
- Perform a complete diagnosis of a load sensing swash plate pump
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of a hydraulic schematic
- Measure rail wheels
- Replace rail wheels
- Perform maintenance on trailer spotter fifth wheel
- Identify antifreeze type and use
- Perform MEWP annual inspection
- Perform rail car mover scheduled maintenance
- Perform trailer spotter scheduled maintenance
- Perform MEWP frequent inspection
- Assemble a hose with a press
- Perform lockout/tagout on a forklift
- Lift and block a forklift
- Replace steering gear
- Perform overhaul or multipart replacement of a steering axle
- Set up electric steering and wire guidance system
- Troubleshoot steering system
- Replace steering pump
- Replace steering valve
- Replace or rebuild steering cylinders
- Troubleshoot / repair directional control problems
- Calibrate transmission valve and speed sensor
- Troubleshoot trailer spotter Allison transmission
- Troubleshoot Dana transmission
- Troubleshoot ZF transmission
- Pressure test transmission with PCST and dash
- Reseal transmission control valve
- Remove and install transmission
- Demonstrate proper operation rail car
- Demonstrate proper operation rail car sander system
Level 4 Technician
97
Level 4 Technician
97
- Perform battery voltage drop test
- Troubleshoot and repair starting system
- Perform diagnostics with PCST and/or dash display
- Identify and troubleshoot battery issues
- Forklift Air Brake System: locate appropriate service information
- Forklift Air Brake System: drain moisture from tanks
- Forklift Air Brake System: test/adjust governor cut-in / cut-out pressure for engine air compressor
- Forklift Air Brake System: locate and read pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot system
- Forklift Air Brake System: operationally test the pneumatic system to verify compressor cycles and correctly purge air dryer
- Forklift Air Brake System: test / adjust air brake pressure circuit
- Rail Car Air Brake System: locate appropriate service information
- Rail Car Air Brake System: drain moisture from tanks
- Rail Car Air Brake System: locate and read pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot system
- Rail Car Air Brake System: operationally test the pneumatic system to verify compressor cycles and correctly purge air dryer
- Rail Car Air Brake System: test / adjust air brake pressure circuit
- Rail Car Air Brake System: test / adjust governor cut-in / cut-out pressure for the aux air compressor
- Rail Car Air Brake System: test / adjust governor cut-in / cut-out pressure for the engine air compressor
- Trailer Spotter Air Brake System: locate appropriate service information
- Trailer Spotter Air Brake System: drain moisture from tanks
- Trailer Spotter Air Brake System: locate and read pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot system
- Trailer Spotter Air Brake System: operationally test the pneumatic system to verify compressor cycles and correctly purge air dryer
- Trailer Spotter Air Brake System: test / adjust air brake pressure circuit
- Trailer Spotter Air Brake System: test / adjust governor cut-in / cut-out pressure for the engine air compressor
- Forklift: perform complete overhaul of a brake system
- Forklift: diagnose / repair parking brake system
- Demonstrate 4G Software a. connect to system b. show understanding of the software c. view data log and codes
- Demonstrate GCP Software a. connect to system b. show understanding of the software c. view data log and codes
- Demonstrate ETACC a. connect to system b. show understanding of the software c. retrieve fault codes
- Demonstrate use of common controls system field service tool
- Demonstrate use of Dana Transmission software
- Demonstrate use of Plus 1 Hydraulic software
- Demonstrate use of ZF Test Man software
- Demonstrate use of Class 1 and Class 2 field service tool
- Demonstrate use of Parker Node software
- Perform a radiator temperature drop test
- Perform a cooling system pressure test
- Check CANbus
- Check / repair display dash
- Check inputs vs. outputs on VSM for operations
- Repair contactor switch assemblies
- Troubleshoot and repair advanced control panel system
- Troubleshoot basic control module problems
- Locate and interpret trouble codes
- Identify and troubleshoot ground to frame
- Remove and replace drive motors
- Diagnose and repair electric steering system
- Replace and adjust a potentiometer
- Diagnose and repair wire guidance system
- Check and replace regen components (DPF)
- Diagnose and repair / replace EGR
- Diagnose and repair/replace diesel oxidation catalyst
- Diagnose and repair / replace SCR components
- Perform a complete Diagnostic Check of a forklift Tier 4 emission system
- Check / replace O2 sensors
- Check catalytic converter back pressure and replace as needed
- Remove and install exhaust pipe and gaskets
- Identify emission fault codes and make recommendations
- Identify blown head gasket failure and repair
- Identify timing belt failure and repair
- Remove and install engine (rebuilt)
- Remove and install flywheel
- Test LP lockoff
- Replace LP converter/regulator
- Troubleshoot / repair LP fuel system
- Check and drain LP coverter
- Replace LP lockoff
- Check, rebuild, replace LP vaporizer, LP converter, regulator pressure
- Replace LP trim valve/injector
- Check and adjust throttle pedal and linkage
- Check and adjust throttle body
- Test LP converter / regulator pressure
- Test and clean LP trim valve / injector
- Test boom cylinder performance and adjust to specs to support diagnosis of trailer spotter hydraulic system
- Locate and interpret hydraulic schematic and trace system circuits to support diagnosis of trailer spotter hydraulic system
- Test and list main pump pressure and GPM, adjust to specs to support diagnosis of trailer spotter hydraulic system
- Locate appropriate service information to support diagnosis of trailer spotter hydraulic system
- Drain hydraulic system, replace fluid and filters, and prime system prior to start to support diagnosis of rail car mover hydraulic system
- Locate and interpret hydraulic schematics to trace system circuits to support diagnosis of rail car mover hydraulic system
- Properly raise and support unit (prior to getting under) to support diagnosis of rail car mover hydraulic system
- Release static hydraulic pressure from system to support diagnosis of rail car mover hydraulic system
- Test and adjust and list max system pressure to support diagnosis of rail car mover hydraulic system
- Test and adjust and list stand-by pressure to support diagnosis of rail car mover hydraulic system
- Locate appropriate service information to support diagnosis of rail car mover hydraulic system
- Perform a scheduled PM inspection on an electric truck
- Perform rail car mover scheduled maintenance
- Perform trailer spotter scheduled maintenance
- Perform a pre-delivery inspection on an electric truck
- Perform a scheduled PM inspection on an IC truck
- Perform a pre-delivery inspection on an IC truck
- Assemble a hose with a press
- Perform lock-out/tag-out on a forklift
- Lift and block a forklift
- Diagnose/test TISS and TOSS
- Calibrate speed sensor
- Calibrate transmission valve
- Pressure test transmission with PCST and dash
- Run strip chart or custom data monitor for transmission diagnostics
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