Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Reworld Waste•Chester, PA

23h

About The Position

The Mobile Equipment Mechanic diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, and overhauls mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment in support of facility operations. Equipment includes front-end loaders, forklifts, tractors, trailers, and other light- and heavy-operating equipment. The role includes routine maintenance, major repairs and overhauls, testing equipment after repair, troubleshooting diesel engine emission systems, and maintaining service records and parts inventory. The position requires a rotating shift schedule and overtime as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

At least four years of vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance experience, or two years of mechanical trade school training and two years of experience as a vehicle and heavy equipment mechanic.
Ability to operate mobile equipment such as a front-end loader and tractor/trailer.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work a rotating shift schedule and overtime as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb; work in various weather conditions; lift or carry 50 pounds; qualify to wear a full-face respirator; and work at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Schedule maintenance for industrial equipment and machines and maintain equipment service records.
Repair or replace damaged or worn parts in braking systems, diesel engines, fuel systems, power trains, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems.
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to confirm proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications.
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Dismantle and reassemble heavy-operating equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Overhaul and test equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
Adjust, maintain, repair, or replace subassemblies such as transmissions using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
Diagnose faults or malfunctions using engine diagnostic equipment, including computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on facility vehicles to help ensure safe and efficient operation.
Assemble gear systems and align frames and gears.
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in solvent tanks.
Adjust and maintain industrial machinery using control and regulating devices.
Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
Troubleshoot and repair diesel engine emission systems.
Perform major overhauls on diesel engines, transmissions, and other gear boxes.