Crane​/Hoist Tech

Diesel Mechanic

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, construction equipment, and all types of diesel engines.

Responsibilities:

• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, hammers, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
• Practices safe hoisting and jacking techniques. Practices safe use and disposal of solvents.
• Using micrometers and gauges inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to examine parts for damage or excessive wear. Replaces part as needed.
• Replaces defective engines or subassemblies, such as transmissions.
• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Test drive trucks, buses and overhauled equipment to diagnose malfunctions and ensure operating efficiency.
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
• Welds broken parts and structural members.
• Attach test instruments to equipment and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Job Requirements:

• Work within precise limits to standards of accuracy.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams.
• Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked.
• Work at heights without fear.

Physical Requirements:

Lifting 50 lb.

Carrying 50 lb. Pushing F Pulling F

Balancing C

Kneeling C Crouching C Crawling O Reaching C