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Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Preforms a variety of activities designed to service, repair and maintain equipment. The work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge and specific certifications that denote expertise in heavy equipment maintenance.
Summary
The employee performs a full range of maintenance, repair and service activities on heavy equipment. The employee uses considerable independent judgment in making decisions without the availability of supervision. Repairs, assemble, install, maintain and dissemble machinery, vehicles and equipment.
Responsibilities
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
Performs maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment including but not limited to heavy-duty truck and semi-tractors, cranes, forklifts, and other vehicles or equipment.
Diagnoses, services and repairs various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, computer controlled automatic and 13 speed manual transmissions, high voltage generators, propane powered equipment, and pneumatic systems.
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches.
Services, diagnoses, repairs and maintains speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy duty multi-axle suspensions, both conventional steel or air springs.
Tunes gas and diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers, and pressure checks fuel filters, adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc.
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassembles units in the following systems: Brakes: Repairs or replaces shoes, pads, drums, hoses, calipers, cylinders, any heavy-duty air brakes. Cooling: Flushes radiator replaces hoses and thermostat, repairs or replaces radiator and water pump, fan drives, DCA treatment filters, air intercoolers and oil coolers. Drive: Repairs and replaces drive shaft, differential, axle, manual, automatic and sophisticated computer-controlled transmissions, clutches, transfer cases, power take-off systems, transmission reversers, all wheel drive steering axles and final drives.
Fabricate needed parts or items.
Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills
Class A CDL with no violations; or valid driver’s license with no suspensions preferred
Experience with heavy equipment.
Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and engines.
Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of motorized vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of body and frame construction.
Skill in the use of a variety of hand tools.
Skill in the use of gas and electric welding equipment.
Skill in the use of mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists.
Skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment.
Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions.
Ability to read manuals and schematics.
Ability to rebuild engines and major driveline components.
Working Conditions
Working conditions vary day by day and requires both indoor and outdoor activities. Heavy Equipment Mechanic must handle oil, grease, sharp pieces of metal, and heavy objects. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. The job often calls for a lot of lifting, climbing, and physical force.
Pre-Screening
DOT Physical with Back Examination
Motor Vehicle Report
Employment Verification
Medical Card
DOT Three Year Employment Screen
Criminal Background Check with Felony and Misdemeanor
Social Security Verification
Software & Tools
Microsoft Outlook
Smart Phone / Tablet
Electronic equipment specifications
