Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Pay Rate $33.47 per hour

Telecommute Status:
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PRIDE Industries

Job Description

Job: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Code: J43 - JB-Heavy Equip Mechanic

SCA Occup: 23430 Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approval Date: March 2017

Under general supervision, the Heavy Equipment Mechanic analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools.

• Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
• Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions
• Tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency
• Welds broken parts and structural members
• Fabricates, modifies, and installs special equipment or replacement parts using mills, lathes, welders, torch sets, plasma cutter and metal cutting saws
• May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment (Denotes Essential Job Function)

• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in heavy equipment repair and maintenance environment, and demonstrated ability to properly apply repair and maintenance standards
• CDL classification of operator’s license preferred for test driving equipment; a Hazmat CDL endorsement may be required
• Math skills to calculate material usage, complete logs, time sheets, notate mileage, and to accurately use measuring tools, equipment, and devices
• Ability to follow directions, instructions, structured process and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively to provide information, signal others as needed, complete daily records, and to act responsively to inquiries and requests from vendors, customers, management, and to elevate matters appropriately
• Ability to follow established safety rules applicable to heavy equipment mechanics, to maintain a safe environment, and to adapt and respond to potentially hazardous conditions and use the appropriate PPE
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities, and to build effective working relationships with shop leadership, staff, customers and others
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and common sense skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical/other training

• Valid Driver's License

• Maneuvering in and around equipment
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, crawling
• Pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 35 pounds
• May be required to climb ladders and/or step stools

Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

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