Heavy Duty Mechanic

Position: HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
Minimum Requirements

* Light welding experience

* GED and/or equivalent combination of experience

* Must become a member of the ILWU local 142

* Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Preferred Requirements

* Mechanic certification from an accredited program. (ASE diesel mechanic or equivalent)

* CDL Class B license, valid DOT medical card and acceptable driving record

* 4+ years experience working on heavy equipment

Duties and Responsibilities

* General overhauls of plant equipment such as crushers, screens, feeders and batching plants; rebuilds equipment components and trouble shoots.

* Diagnose malfunctions and based on findings repairs, adjusts, and maintains equipment.

* May perform the duties of other mechanics or welder.

* Uses hand and power tools common to their trade such as wrenches, hammers, hoists, drills, grinders, feeler gauges, indicators, component testing equipment, etc.

* Drives pickup and tests equipment as necessary.

* Performs established periodic P.M. checks as required.

* Services (cleans, oils, and lubes) equipment, plant compressor, pumps and meters.

* Follows established procedures in preparing necessary reports, requisitions, etc.

* Assists other tradesmen with repairs

* Oversees the work of trades helpers, other mechanics or welders, and other tradesmen where their assistance is needed.

* Performs night shift work and other related duties as required.

* Must have a working knowledge in repair, parts and operation of above equipment.

* Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Ability to safely use hand tools and equipment.

* Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve.

* Independently working to assess and repair equipment appropriately.