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Gregory Poole

Shop Technician

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What they do

A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.

$57,075 / year median in North Carolina

+12% projected growth

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Shop Technician Gregory Poole - 3.5 Wilmington, NC Job Details Full-time $24.60 - $36.90 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The primary function of this position is to perform advanced mechanical repairs and assembly on compact construction, aerial and allied equipment by troubleshooting and using various diagnostic equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
: Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties. Uses manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to perform independent troubleshooting and repair of construction equipment. Uses lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired. Uses hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment. Uses miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems. Uses tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment; cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; uses test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controls powered equipment or tools to make repairs. Climbs up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of vehicle. Uses overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts & other aides to move items off vehicle (tracks, idler wheels, blades, etc.) & then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, then back to the vehicle for reassembly. Performs inspections, do preventative maintenance, repair engines, power train, hydraulic and electrical components. Uses power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint vehicle. Uses instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education :
Must have a high school education or
GED Work Experience :
Requires four years of work experience with at least two years of experience with equipment; Must be proficient in at least two mechanical systems (i.e. transmissions, engines, hydraulics, etc.) for numerous model lines.
Physical :
Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs; Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift or position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 112 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.
Other :
Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders; Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems. Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.