Heavy Duty Oiler/Fueler - Fort Knox mine

Heavy Duty Oiler/Fueler

The Oiler/Fueler is responsible for lubricating, performing safety check, and monitoring fluid levels on trucks, equipment and machinery used on construction projects.

Essential Functions:

• Service engine, drivetrain, hydraulic and cooling system on heavy duty equipment and vehicles.
• Monitor fluid levels on all vehicles and equipment.
• Service all hydraulics, moving parts and air filtration systems of equipment.
• Perform visual inspection of equipment to look for malfunctions.
• Service hoses and checks for wear and tear for replacement.
• Clean, lube and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Clean and maintain equipment, tools and general work areas.
• Inspect and evaluate incoming equipment and machines and determine malfunctions and defects.
• Fuel and inspect equipment.
• Maintain routine equipment maintenance schedule.
• Maintain detailed records of all equipment/machine repairs, services, adjustments and work performed (e.g. time sheets, fuel logs, and service sheets).
• May have to operate equipment to perform maintenance.
• Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored.
• Help identify hazardous conditions on the job site and with equipment.
• Ensure adherence to company and customers safe work practices and procedures.

Other Tasks:

• Load and unload various equipment and machines from or to delivery truck.
• Planning work, producing parts lists.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

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:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A valid driver license.
• Familiarity with repair and maintenance of construction equipment, machinery and tools.
• Three years of job related experience with CAT Loaders, Dozers, graders, Volvo Rock Trucks, Hitachi Excavators and various other construction equipment.
• Must have own tools required to repair and maintain heavy equipment.

Preferred:

• CAT 777F experience.
• Class A CDL.
• OSHA 10hr. Training.
• MSHA certification.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to use various construction equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of and ability to lubricate heavy equipment and hydraulics.
• Ability to read and follow assembly and instruction manuals.
• Knowledge of and ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of and ability to repair equipment and follow related procedures.
• Ability to assess and troubleshoot equipment failure.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.
• Must be qualified to drive lube truck with knowledge of lube pumps, reels, and types of oils, filters and the mechanical knowledge of all types' equipment.
• Ability to see and record written data and information.
• 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 perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
• Ability to meet equipment schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to work long shifts and overtime to keep equipment operating.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to wear protective clothing.

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

Fingering Occasionally

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 50 lbs. Frequent

Pushing/Pulling 50 lbs. Frequent

Working Conditions:

Environmental Conditions:

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

Extreme Cold: X 0 to 50 degrees, Arctic weather outside.

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

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

Noise: X Frequent noise from equipment.

Vibration: X Occasional normal equipment vibration.

Atmospheric Conditions (dust/fumes/etc.): X Possible diesel fumes

Inherent Hazards:

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

Electric Shock: X Generator sets.

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

Explosives: X Diesel fuel exposure.

Toxic or Caustic Chemicals: