Diesel & Hydraulic Mobile Utility Mechanic

About the Role

Diagnose and repair truck-mounted hydraulic utility equipment such as aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty utility equipment including Altec, Terex, and other utility-manufactured units.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair aerial devices, digger derricks, and other equipment.
• Determine overall condition of machines through inspections and diagnostics.
• Diagnose issues with hydraulic, electrical systems, and chassis.
• Restore equipment to full working order.
• Maintain accurate records of all service, repair, and other work.
• Remove and install hydraulic components including hoses, PTO, rotary joints, rotary gears, bearings, pumps, cylinders, oil/fuel tanks, valves, fittings, winches, pins, retainers, rotation bearing bolts, pads, swing drive gearbox, upper control handles, outrigger interlock valves, tool circuit hoses, pole claw arms, auger release bracket, and other parts.
• Remove and install brake system components including air brakes, brake pads, brake drums, S-cam, slack adjuster, air dryer, air compressor, and check valves.
• Remove and install air conditioning system components including receiver dryer, expansion valve, evaporator, blower motor, compressor, heater core, heater valves, O-rings, seals, and recharge A/C systems.
• Remove and install manual transmissions including clutches and flywheel.
• Remove and install diesel engine components including injectors, turbo, fuel pump, water pump, thermostat, solenoid, pulleys, and belts.
• Remove and install radiators and charge air coolers including fan clutch, blades, hoses, and clamps.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Five or more years of experience in the utility mechanic field is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Solid understanding of air conditioning, hydraulics, driveline, drivetrain, electrical, engine, power steering, and PTO systems.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a shop environment.
• Physical dexterity is required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds including service-related tools.
• Substantial movements of the hands, wrists, and/or fingers.
• Travel is required; schedules will vary based on current needs.
• Overtime work may be required on a needed basis.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures or viewing a computer screen.