Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Performs highly skilled and complex mechanical repairs on both light and heavy equipment such as trucks, loaders, rollers, graders, bulldozers, gradalls, and tractors
• Performs the duties of a mechanic involved in hands on repairs and maintenance of vehicles
• Trains and evaluates personnel in the use of shop equipment
• Inspects equipment, analyze trouble and plan sequence of repair operations
• Ability to engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods, in all types of weather and under various working conditions
• Performs Painting, heating, drilling, bolting, welding (MIG, Stick,), brazing, sand blasting, soldering, or cutting operations
• Adjusts, or repair and replace parts in engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes and other equipment.
• Trains new employees in all phases of work including the operation of equipment, use of tools and methods or procedures of work
• Adjusts or repair hydraulic systems and components
• Maintains and instruct others on proper safety procedures
• Responds to repair request
• Records daily work in Shop Floor system
• Performs road service on equipment as required
• Investigate complaints and equipment malfunctions
• Coordinates parts runs; maintain sufficient parts inventory
• Analyzes performance of equipment
• Participates in the selection of equipment and in the preparation of specifications for purchase.
• Recommends improved work methods and procedures, assist in training employees
• Attends meetings and classes as identified by Boudreau
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience and considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of various types of heavy equipment and other power driven equipment and tools.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Skilled in the operation of a variety of tools and equipment used in the repair of trucks and heavy equipment.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to analyze and repair mechanical failures.
• Ability to work effectively and establish good working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to work effectively with the general public.
• Good traffic record.