Heavy Equipment Mechanic; Right Of Way Maintenance

Salary Range: $71,812.26 - $71,812.26

Works under the general supervision of an assigned foreman/supervisor. Analyzes malfunctions, repairs and maintains heavy equipment, such as but not limited to front end loaders, backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, etc. Operates, examines, and repairs equipment including sweepers, compressors, generators, and small engines such as chain saws, etc. Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools. Examines parts for damage or excessive wear.

Repairs or replaces defective parts, such as transmission and pumps. Tests over-hauled equipment to insure operating efficiency. Directs workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment. Interprets blueprints and operation manuals to determine location, size and type of parts.

• Analyze malfunctions and perform repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment (e.g., front end loaders, backhoes, excavators, bulldozers).
• Operate, inspect, and repair equipment including sweepers, compressors, generators, and small engines such as chainsaws.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment using hoists and hand tools; inspect parts for damage or excessive wear.
• Repair or replace defective parts such as transmissions and pumps.
• Fabricate parts by operating machines (shears, cutoff saw, welders, drill press) to cut and shape components to specified dimensions.
• Test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Interpret blueprints and operation manuals to determine location, size, and type of parts.