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J.V. Equipment, Inc
Mechanic Technician
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$55,112 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Mechanic Technician J.V. Equipment, Inc - 1.8 Laredo, TX Job Details Full-time From $20 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Heavy equipment mechanics Diesel engine system repair Computer operation Machine repair Basic math Powertrain Computer skills Associate's degree Hand tools Full Job Description The Mechanic Technician is responsible for servicing and repairing equipment in the shop. Essential Functions Must be capable of removal and installation of components by following the appropriate service manual. Understand and utilize various exchange items and evaluate price of exchange vs. cost of repair. Safely and properly operate and inspect machines, vehicles, and/or engines to diagnose defects. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all component of equipment including but not limited to engines, power trains, hydraulics, fuel systems, power generation, and electrical codes. Formally document the work done on the equipment. Complete work assignments and assigned training within allotted time and secure and maintain appropriate licensing. Maintain good work habits and comply with all safety and company regulations. Perform other duties as requested by management. Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school preferred.
- Qualified applicants will have experience in troubleshooting and repairing diesel-powered heavy equipment.
- The candidate must have basic computer skills.
- Maintains good work habits and presents a favorable business image towards customers served by the company.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must own proper tools to perform required repairs Typical Physical Activity While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to chest; reach and use the arms with a full range of motion; endure prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting while performing mechanical operations; exert push and pull forces with the arms in order to use various wrenches and tools; endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations; use hands to grasp hand tools and parts and climb onto and operate equipment.