Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job Responsibilities:

Maintains heavy equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting equipment deficiencies; keeping records.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job Duties:

Determines equipment condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts. Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades. Corrects equipment deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units. Verifies equipment performance; adjusting controls and systems. Maintains equipment appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting. Maintains equipment records by annotating services and repairs. Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications. Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Diesel Technician Mechanic Skills and Qualifications:

General knowledge of hydraulic systems General knowledge of electrical systems Communication skills

Dependability Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Heavy Equipment Mechanics:

1 year (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person