Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Overview

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools.

Responsibilities

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Major Job Activities :

• Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles, and reassembles equipment using hoists and hand tools, examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges, replaces defective engines and sub assemblies such as transmissions, and tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency.
• May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Perform assignments with safety being the primary responsibility, utilizing personnel protective equipment and other safety related items / equipment when needed or required.
• Interpret and understand technical manuals or other documentation required to assist senior mechanics with the diagnosis and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic faults on military equipment to make the required repairs in compliance with contract standard operating procedures and with specified time limits.
• Disassemble, repair, and assemble military vehicles, equipment, and systems.
• Document supply and maintenance repair actions on military, manual or commercial computer systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

Think Analytically, Effective Verbal Communication, Effective Written Communication, Make Decisions, Observe / Examine Details, Remember Details, Interpret Data, Discriminate Colors, Concentrate on Tasks, Adjust to Changes, Handle Stress / Emotions

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS :

Regular Attendance, Maintain Work Schedule, Attend Meetings, Meet Deadlines, Keyboard / Type, Use, Math / Calculations, Stay Organized and Operate Equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Stand, Sit, Walk, Talk, Climb (Stairs / Ladders), Push or Pull, Balance, Bend, Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Craw, Reach, Talk, Hear, See, Taste, Smell, Repetitive Motion, Eye / Hand Coordination, Fine Manipulation, Lifting Up to 10 Pounds, Carrying Up to 10 Pounds

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

Fumes / Mists, Gases / Odors, Dust / Dirt, Wet / Slippery Surfaces, Humid, Extreme Temperatures, Mechanical Hazards, Electrical Hazards, Chemical Hazards, Radiant Energy Hazards, Burn Hazards, Vibration, Sharp Objects / Tools, Heavy Machinery, Moving Parts, Noise

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Education : Apprenticeship or equivalent Tng / ASE. Tech Training : . Grad.
• Shall possess a certificate from a Vocational Technical School for vehicle mechanic, have graduated from Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Advanced Individual Training (AIT), or other DOD equivalent initial entry training.
• Shall possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience inspecting and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic components on a wide variety of heavy-duty military vehicles using computerized diagnostic equipment, and repairing, cleaning, replacing defective parts of components and systems.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Moderate background in DOD and Army automotive equipment desired.
• FMTV experience.
30+ days ago