Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Kettle River

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Responsible to repair, adjust and maintain equipment and machinery used on construction projects.

Essential Functions:

• Inspect and evaluate incoming equipment and machines and determine malfunctions and defects.
• Assemble, re-assemble and disassemble various equipment and machines.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Clean, lube and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain routine equipment maintenance schedule.
• Make adjustments and repairs to equipment and machines, testing and ensuring operating efficiency.
• Maintain log book of all equipment and machine repairs, services, adjustments and work performed.
• Pickup/deliver necessary supplies, materials and equipment as needed.

Other Tasks:

• Load and unload various equipment and machines from or to delivery truck.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.
• Assist other mechanics and operations staff as requested.
• Travel to and from various job sites.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably able to perform other tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum: A valid driver license
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with repair and maintenance of construction equipment, machinery and tools.
• Three years of job related experience.
• Must have own tools up to 3/4" required to repair and maintain heavy equipment.

Preferred:

• Two years vocational training in construction maintenance and five years' work experience.
• OSHA 10hr. Training.
• MSHA certification.
• Class A CDL (but not required).

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to use various construction equipment and tools.
• Familiar with Caterpillar, Hitachi, Volvo and Komatsu equipment.
• Proficient in welding and cutting skills.
• Ability to read and follow assembly and instruction manuals.
• Knowledge of and ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of and ability repair equipment and follow related procedures.
• Ability to assess and troubleshoot equipment failure.
• Familiar with Cat ET and SIS.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to communicate information in writing so others will understand.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Ability to meet equipment schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to wear protective clothing.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems

Physical Requirements:

The following activities were rated for frequency of occurrence based on the following:

Sitting - Rare

Reaching Overhead - Frequent

Standing - Frequent

Reaching Straight Ahead - Frequent

Walking - Frequent

Reaching Downward - Frequent

Bending/Stooping - Frequent

Handling - Frequent

Crouching - Frequent

Kneeling - Frequent

Feeling - Occasionally

Crawling - Frequent

Talking - Occasionally

Climbing - Frequent (Onto equipment)

Hearing - Occasionally

Balancing - Occasionally

Twisting - Frequent

Operate Foot Controls - Occasionally

Twist of Wrist - Frequent

Lifting - Constant

Carrying - Frequent

Pushing/Pulling - Frequent

Working Conditions:

Environmental Conditions:

Exposure to Inclement Weather - Is exposed to weather to & from each piece of equipment that he/she walks to service.

Extreme Cold - 0 to 50 degrees, Arctic weather outside.

Extreme Heat - Exposed to hot diesel engines and hoses while lubricating equipment.

Wet and/or Humid - Will experience Rain/Snow/Ice on location

Noise - Frequent noise from equipment.

Vibration - Occasional Normal Equipment Vibration

Atmospheric Conditions (dust/fumes/etc.) - Possible diesel fumes

Inherent Hazards:

Moving Mechanical Parts - Exposed to engine components and drive train/track.

Electric Shock - Generator sets.

High, Exposed Places - Crawling onto top of equipment to service it.

Explosives - Diesel fuel exposure.

Toxic or Caustic Chemicals - Petroleum distillates.

Other Risks - Aware of the potential hazards of working around equipment.