Heavy Equipment Mechanic
About The Position
Works under the general supervision of an assigned foreman/supervisor. Analyzes malfunctions, repairs and maintains heavy equipment, such as but not limited to front end loaders, backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, etc. Operates, examines, and repairs equipment including sweepers, compressors, generators, and small engines such as chain saws, etc. Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools. Examines parts for damage or excessive wear. Repairs or replaces defective parts, such as transmission and pumps. Fabricates parts by operating machines, such as shears, cutoff saw, welders, and drill press to cut and shape components to specified dimensions. Tests over-hauled equipment to insure operating efficiency. Directs workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment. Interprets blueprints and operation manuals to determine location, size and type of parts.
Requirements
- Ability to analyze malfunctions
- Ability to repair and maintain heavy equipment
- Ability to operate, examine, and repair equipment
- Ability to dismantle and reassemble equipment
- Ability to examine parts for damage or excessive wear
- Ability to repair or replace defective parts
- Ability to fabricate parts by operating machines
- Ability to test over-hauled equipment
- Ability to direct workers
- Ability to interpret blueprints and operation manuals
Responsibilities
- Analyzes malfunctions, repairs and maintains heavy equipment
- Operates, examines, and repairs equipment including sweepers, compressors, generators, and small engines
- Dismantles and reassembles equipment
- Examines parts for damage or excessive wear
- Repairs or replaces defective parts
- Fabricates parts by operating machines
- Tests over-hauled equipment to insure operating efficiency
- Directs workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment
- Interprets blueprints and operation manuals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
