Job Description - Mechanic Heavy Equipment Operator
The Mechanic – Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe, timely repair, maintenance and rebuilding of city mechanized equipment. Operates various types of heavy-duty equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of the Street Superintendent.
Essential Functions
Analyzes malfunctions and repairs and adjusts heavy construction equipment such as pickups, loaders, excavators, motor graders and dump trucks;
Dismantles machines using hoists, jacks, and hand power wrenches, screwdrivers, and a variety of special tools typical to heavy equipment mechanics;
Inspects parts for damage or excessive wear and replaces worn or broken parts;
Examines parts such as shafts, bearings, bushings, pins, gears, and rollers using gauges such as calipers and micrometers to verify that clearance and dimensions meet factory specifications;
Rebuilds, repairs, and maintains internal combustion engines (gas and diesel), carburetors, transmissions, differentials, air and hydraulic systems, fuel pumps, etc.;
Repairs, rebuilds and maintains electrical systems on equipment and vehicles;
Assists in the maintenance of department vehicles, sands and paints overhauled equipment;
Maintains shop area, tools, equipment to insure safe working environment;
Performs general preventative maintenance such as tune-ups, lubrication and grease jobs and cleaning and washing of parts;
Fabricates tools and equipment parts that are not readily available by using heavy-duty metal presses and welding techniques (electric and acetylene);
Performs Equipment Operator duties;
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
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