Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Primary Objective

A Heavy Equipment Mechanic typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the work flow dictates.

A Heavy Equipment Mechanic is primarily responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of heavy equipment.

A Heavy Equipment Mechanic is primarily responsible to fix any heavy equipment that might break down.

A Heavy Equipment Mechanic's primary objective is to follow the instructions given to him by the shop foreman.

• Repairs and adjusts hydraulic pumps, safety valves, and load packers on garbage and dump trucks.
• Repairs and maintains trenching machines and sets proper grade.
• Performs incidental welding operations on equipment.
• Communicates any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor.
• Improves operations, decreases turnaround times, streamlines work processes, and provides quality seamless customer service.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Knows the hazards of his job and is trained in safety precautions of the trade.
• Has a great knowledge in the operation and maintenance requirements of heavy duty construction equipment.

Requirements

• Must have skills in the care and use of hand and power tools employed in all phases of heavy equipment mechanical maintenance and repair work.
• Must have the ability to diagnose defects in heavy duty equipment.
• Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions in the English language.
• Must be able to read, understand, and apply information from charts, graphs, and manuals.
• Must be able to remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Must be capable of lifting arms above shoulder level to install and remove transmission components as well as bend or stoop repeatedly over time to check air pressure on tires.
• Must be capable of manipulating tools in areas of limited spaces.
• Must be able to move heavy objects fifty pounds or more long distances.
• Works safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Job Type

Full-time

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a skilled automotive mechanic, including some experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty construction or firefighting equipment.
• Some have worked as an apprenticeship in construction companies for several years and then can acquire a position as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.

Skills

• Knowledge in heavy equipment operations, repairs, and maintenance.
• Knowledge in the operation and maintenance requirements of heavy duty construction equipment.
• Ability to diagnose defects in heavy duty equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions in the English language.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply information from charts, graphs, and manuals.
• Ability to remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift arms above shoulder level to install and remove transmission components as well as bend or stoop repeatedly over time to check air pressure on tires.
• Ability to manipulate tools in areas of limited spaces.
• Ability to move heavy objects fifty pounds or more long distances.
• Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.