Mechanic Helper

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with lead mechanic to schedule routine maintenance.


• Preventative maintenance and repairs on mobile equipment.


• Assist in diagnosing equipment failures and conduct routine inspections.


• Operates mobile equipment in conjunction with repairs/preventative maintenance tasks


• Operates mobile/powered, and/or heavy equipment to load/unload, remove and/or transport materials.


• Operates mobile equipment in conformance with established standard operating procedures, with respect to safety, quality and environmental requirements.


• Assists operating functions as necessary to keep equipment safely running.


• May work alone, with minimum supervision, and/or works with other Mechanics.


• Assist in disassembly and reassembly of mobile equipment to make required repairs.


• Responsible for keeping the work area clean, organized, and safe by initiating and maintaining housekeeping practices.


• Locates and diagnoses trouble and determines material and replacement parts/tools needs and most expedient method of making repairs.  Notifies supervision of mechanical issues, impending delays to units and assistance or material needs for repairs.  Notifies responsible parties for safety, environmental and production requirements.


• Answers service calls.


• Uses power tools, hand tools, heating and burning equipment, and welding equipment in making repairs, fabrications, assemblies and installations.  Performs rigging as necessary. 


• Receives and follows instructions on scheduled or emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be performed.