Service Tech Class B (CMD-505) (3772)

About the Role

The Service Technician – Class B performs a range of maintenance, repair, and service activities on heavy equipment in a developing capacity, with minimal technical assistance from experienced-level mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil; lubricates vehicles and motor-driven equipment.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in equipment and performs repairs.
• Services, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy-duty multi-axle suspensions.
• Tunes gas and diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers, and pressure checks fuel filters; adjusts injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc.
• Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassembles units in cooling, drive, brake, electrical, steering, heating, air conditioning, hydraulic, and air systems.
• Repairs and services track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hand bars, track adjusters, hydraulic reversers, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions.
• Ensures all jobs are completed proficiently and safely.
• Cleans the shop workspace after every job.
• Participates in all company-offered training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; accredited trade school graduate preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the construction and mining machinery industry.
• Working knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in machinery and engine repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety issues related to tools, equipment, and supplies used in equipment repair.
• Skills in using hand tools, mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists.
• Skills in using diagnostic testing and tuning equipment, as well as gas and electric welding equipment.
• Ability to pass and maintain drug and alcohol testing as outlined by company policy.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform bending and twisting motions throughout the day.
• Ability to read manuals and schematics, rebuild engines, and major driveline components.
• Good client relations and communication skills with other mechanics about repair work.
• Current driver’s license and acceptable driving record per company insurance standards when driving a company vehicle.
• Ability to effectively operate test equipment and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Dependable and able to work independently.

Schedule

• Typical hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Weekend hours as necessary.
• May require work in inclement weather conditions and/or hazardous work environments.