HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

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1. Troubleshoots hard-to-locate problems, and identifies defects and causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs to a variety of heavy mobile vehicles and equipment.
2. Repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds a variety of heavy mobile equipment/vehicles such as bulldozers, road graders, power shovels, mobile cranes, heavy combat equipment, and missile transporters, including their major systems, i.e., diesel, multi-fuel, and gasoline engines (including supercharged and turbocharged), automatic/manual transmissions, multi-gear assemblies, and a variety of positioning systems.
3. Conducts functional and performance tests using a wide variety of test procedures and equipment on completed work assignments.
4. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.