Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Government of the Virgin Islands

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of all types of heavy construction equipment and some automotive equipment. Employees in this class perform all types of repairs on all types of diesel-powered vehicles and heavy construction equipment. Work may involve repairing of some automotive and gasoline-powered equipment. Employees may work independently while making on-the-road repairs; however, on divisional and larger garage assignments, supervision is available. Oral and written instructions are received relative to the nature of work to be performed. Employees use independent judgment to determine the best method of repair. Supervisors or operators test and check the work upon its completion.

Requirements

• Approved post-secondary course from an accredited vocational or technical school in Diesel Mechanic, Diesel Technology or related field and two (2) years experience in maintenance and repair of diesel-powered and automotive equipment. (experience may be obtained in the military or through formal apprenticeship training)
• Four (4) years of general mechanic experience, two (2) of which must have been in maintenance and repair of diesel-powered and automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods, techniques and tools used in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment and automotive.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade safety precautions applicable.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of operation of diesel-powered and other highway construction equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the safe and efficient repair of internal combustion equipment and in the safe and efficient use of mechanics tools and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of operation of automotive and other diesel and gasoline-powered equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work from technical manuals, diagnostic machines and computers.
• Physical ability to perform heavy lifting and to work in awkward positions.
• Skill in the use of the tools and equipment used in diesel repair, rebuilding, and adjustment work.
• Skill in diagnosing and repairing defects in diesel, heavy equipment and automotive equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds all types of construction equipment, mass transit buses, buses, boats, tractors, tow trucks, backhoes, shovels, graders, bush hogs, dump trucks, rock crushers, pay loaders, asphalt plants, asphalt spreaders, distributors, rollers, cement mixers, and air compressors, etc.
• Dismantles, repairs, rebuilds, and replaces pistons, clutches, brakes, crankshafts, bearings, transmissions, steering clutches, ignition systems, and defective parts, etc.
• Inspects and repairs engines, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, hydraulic systems, and lubricating systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Disassembles cylinder heads, refaces valves, seats, and reassembles; changes fluids and filters of heavy equipment, automotive, buses, and lube chassis and/or fittings.
• Rebuilds carburetors and repairs steering mechanisms.
• Tunes and adjusts equipment; performs related welding, repairs automotive and truck equipment.
• Tests equipment before and after repair to ensure proper operation.
• Performs other related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree