Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Arcata Associates•Beatty, NV

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic operates and maintains commercial- and military-designed vehicles and equipment, primarily in support of range maintenance and often outdoors. The mechanic uses computer-based technical directives, service manuals, and electronic engine control diagnostic equipment to identify malfunctions, determine necessary repairs, rebuild and maintain power equipment, and test overhauled equipment for operating efficiency. Equipment may include passenger vehicles, heavy trucks and trailers, military vehicles, cranes, scrapers, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools. The role also includes vehicle recovery and wrecker operations, tire repairs, parts research, work-order processing, and other duties assigned by the Lead Technician. The mechanic maintains the vehicle maintenance facility and surrounding areas to high standards and complies with established safety standards. The position may be cross-utilized in other areas or functions as mission requirements change, and requires maintenance under field conditions. The selected applicant must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Requirements

At least six years of heavy equipment maintenance experience or related expertise.
Must have been employed in heavy equipment maintenance for 12 of the past 24 months.
A well-rounded combination of formal training and hands-on experience, usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training program.
Ability to research and understand technical data and wiring, vacuum, air, and hydraulic diagrams related to heavy equipment maintenance.
Ability to elicit relevant diagnostic details from customer conversations.
Valid Class C Nevada state driver's license, which must be maintained.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

ASE certification in automotive air conditioning systems.
Knowledge of Electronic Engine Controls.
Class A or B Nevada commercial driver's license.
Passenger and/or HAZMAT endorsements.
Working knowledge of MS Office software.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain commercial- and military-designed vehicles and equipment.
Use technical directives, service manuals, and electronic engine control diagnostic equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
Inspect vehicles, machines, and equipment; analyze defects and determine required repairs.
Rebuild and maintain power equipment, including vehicles, heavy equipment, and related machinery.
Dismantle and examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges, then reassemble equipment using appropriate tools.
Replace defective vehicle components, engines, and subassemblies, including air conditioning systems, transmissions, transfer cases, differentials, pillar blocks, hydraulic cylinders, and motors.
Test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
Weld or fabricate broken parts and structural members as required.
Perform tire repairs of all types.
Perform vehicle recovery and wrecker operations.
Conduct parts research and enter work-order processing information.
Maintain the vehicle maintenance facility and surrounding areas.
Comply with established safety standards.
Perform maintenance under field conditions and work in other areas or functions as mission requirements dictate.