Heavy Equipment Technician

Description

REPORTS TO: Power Unit Support Supervisor > Service Manager

JOB SCOPE:

As a Heavy Equipment Technician, you will be expected to perform skilled work involving inspection, mechanical servicing, and maintenance on a range of heavy-duty construction equipment. This will include being based in the shop or out in the field. Responsibilities include driving to the job site, inspecting engines and equipment, carrying out services, conducting repairs, and providing routine maintenance to the construction fleet. (Field technicians are required to hold a valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement and a medical card to operate a Mechanic’s Truck.) Must be familiar with all aspects of equipment operation and understand the functions of the major components and systems. Must have good analytical skills to diagnose problems and make decisions about the most suitable repairs.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES:

- Must be mechanically inclined- familiar with different aspects of heavy equipment and how all systems work together.

- Inspect different construction equipment for proper performance

- Diagnose faults and repair damaged parts including but not limited to the following: computer-controlled systems, electrical systems, brakes, steering, suspensions, drive train components, differentials, transfer cases, transmissions, diesel-powered engines, HVAC systems, hydraulic systems.

- Clean, lubricate, and conduct routine services on heavy duty equipment. 

- Perform minor welding and fabrication work on heavy equipment

- Perform field repairs on construction fleet. 

- High Attention to detail: Will require good hand, eye and foot coordination and reaction time to identify and adjust the tools needed to fix or perform routine maintenance on equipment. 

- Possess ability to communicate with other mechanics, supervisors/foremen, lube technicians, and operators.

- Possess good time management skills.

- Maintain accurate records of what service was performed and meter readings.

- Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

- Fill in as needed / Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Minimum prerequisite education, training, and/or experience required:

• Highschool diploma or GED
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Diesel or Heavy Equipment Mechanic or other related experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment
• Must be at least 21 years of age to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for interstate commercial driving
• Extensive knowledge of diesel engines and construction equipment 
• Ability to work after-hours if required 
• Travel as required
• Valid Driver’s License with the following endorsements:
• Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement and valid medical card
• Willingness to obtain Class A CDL to be able to pull operate a truck and trailer combination.

Job Specific Capabilities:

• Control Precision- ability to act quickly and repeatedly to adjust the controls of the machine or tools you are using.
• Reaction Time- ability to respond quickly (with hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
• Communication Skills: communicate effectively both oral and written form. Ability to listen to and understand ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Read and understand maintenance and repair manuals and related diagrams. 
• Basic Mathematics
• Basic Record keeping
• You will be responsible for having your own basic hand tools up to 2” or 36mm

Physical Capabilities:

• Carrying with both hands: Constantly carrying tools from storage units to work bench <5 lbs. to 20 lbs. Frequently carrying parts from floor to tabletop 50 lbs. to 100 lbs.
• Looking down constantly with periods lasting longer than 5 minutes, frequently looking up, constantly leaning head to the side to change view, and constantly rotating head to be alert of other coworkers and equipment.
• Manual Dexterity- ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects.
• Multi-limb Coordination- ability to coordinate two or more limbs, while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
• Hip/Knee/Ankle/Foot: Frequently having to crouch/squat, kneel, or climb to work on a specific location on the equipment. having to drive forklift to retrieve parts.
• Sensory: Hearing, speech, near vision and far vision.