Equipment Mechanic

Leander TX

Description

Under direction, perform repair and modification work on diesel- and gas-powered equipment, heavy and light trucks, and automobiles; and perform other duties as required. Diagnose mechanical defects in trucks, dump trucks, tractors, water trucks, forklifts, backhoes, excavators and other diesel and gas-powered equipment; determine extent of needed repair; inspect used parts to determine the cause of mechanical failure and evaluate whether parts are still usable or need to be replaced. air and hydraulic brake systems, clutches, differentials, axles and suspension, ignition and electrical systems, computerized and electronic ignition systems, steering and control systems and generators; perform instrumentation repair; rebuild hydraulic pumps; repair; adjust and repair loader bucket assemblies; change cutting edges and teeth on loaders and excavators; perform welding; use a wide variety of test equipment and shop tools. perform routine maintenance and servicing of equipment and trucks; change and repair tires. Essential Functions The following is a list of typical duties but is not an all-inclusive list. • Mastery of methods, tools and equipment used to perform preventative maintenance and servicing of construction equipment, light and heavy trucks and automobiles • Knowledge of theory and operation of internal combustion engines and drive train components. • The methods, tools and equipment used to perform preventative maintenance and servicing of automobiles or heavy equipment. • Safety practices to be observed when maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment • Preventative maintenance inspection techniques. • Use safe practices when maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment • Perform routine preventative maintenance and simple repairs on motorized equipment, including gas- and diesel-powered engines. • Use hand and power tools. • Read and understand technical service manuals. • Understand and follow oral and written directions. • Keep simple records. • Work cooperatively with others. • Recognize and report defects or malfunctions, upon inspection. • Requires lifting items up to 75 pounds. • Drive vehicles, such as automobiles, pick-up trucks, dump trucks, tractors, excavators, light and heavy equipment. • Perform tasks that require manual dexterity such as welding, assembling small parts, and pouring liquids into receptacles. • Diagnose the cause of mechanical failure in equipment, light and heavy trucks and automobiles, trailers and determine appropriate repairs needed. • Perform skilled repair work on a wide variety of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment, light and heavy trucks and automobiles. • Improvise and make repairs under field conditions. • Learn gas and electrical welding techniques. Additional Duties and Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned