Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Under general supervision, an employee's responsibilities include:

Field and shop diagnostics, maintenance and repair of engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and electrical repairs. Heavy duty equipment, including trucks, general construction equipment, small engine repairs and vehicles.

Performs equipment and electrical troubleshooting to test operational efficiency of engines and drive train, hydraulic and exhaust systems, etc. and determines the cause(s) of malfunction(s). Prescribes and performs emergency repairs to equipment in the field.

May provide lead work direction to other mechanics, semiskilled or unskilled workers and may direct shop operations in absence of supervisor.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of: Heavy equipment maintenance, diagnostics and repair techniques sufficient to perform installation, repair, and maintenance on light, medium, and heavy equipment. Heavy equipment repair tools and rebuilding equipment sufficient to make correct and safe use of these in the repair, modification and maintenance of equipment. Metal forging, forming and tempering sufficient to repair equipment to working order. Arc and acetylene welding sufficient to repair damaged equipment and to modify existing equipment per required specifications.

Ability to: Detect, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical defects sufficient to perform preventive maintenance on equipment. Use electronic, computerized, and/or precision measuring instruments sufficient to diagnose malfunctions in electrical systems and other essential systems in order to repair, and maintain equipment. Understand and follow oral and written instructions sufficient to carry out repair orders and understand maintenance records and equipment specifications. Keep repair records sufficient to log, track, and retrieve repair and maintenance histories on equipment.

SPECIAL WORK CONDITIONS

Positions in this class may require the employee to lift and handle medium to heavy weight materials, such as equipment and tools. The work environment may include exposure to dust, noise, and regular exposure to adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, snow, rain, wind). This position does not have a set timeframe and is year round.

Wages will be discussed upon interview. If interested, please call Bruce (240-876-7416)