Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Ft. Hunter Liggett, CA)
About The Position
The Heavy Equipment Mechanic analyzes malfunctions and repairs and rebuilds and maintains power equipment such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools. This worker operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects; dismantles and reassembles equipment using hoists and hand tools; examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges; replaces defective engines and subassemblies such as transmissions; and tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency. The mechanic welds broken parts and structural members, may direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment, and may repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines. A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is required for this position within 6 months of hire.
Requirements
- A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is required for this position within 6 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes malfunctions in heavy equipment.
- Repairs, rebuilds, and maintains power equipment.
- Operates and inspects machines to diagnose defects.
- Dismantles and reassembles equipment using hoists and hand tools.
- Examines parts for damage or wear using micrometers and gauges.
- Replaces defective engines and subassemblies.
- Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
- Welds broken parts and structural members.
- May direct workers in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly/disassembly.
- May repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
