Heavy Equipment Mechanic (11th ACR), Fort Irwin, CA at Technica LLC in Fort Irwin, California

Job Description:

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. This worker 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, and tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency. The mechanic welds broken parts and structural members, may direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment, and may repair, adjust and maintain mining machinery, such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines.

Qualifications

• US Citizen
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and background checks related to the position
• Valid state driver's license
• Eligible for and be able to obtain a U.S. Government motor vehicle operator's permit for assigned class of vehicle.
• Lift on an occasional basis a maximum of 70 pounds with frequent or constant lifting of 40 pounds
• Must be able to climb in and out of military vehicles and related equipment
• Must have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Must be able to stand for at least two continuous hours
• Must be able to work in cramped areas for at least two continuous hours
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions to include intense heat, heavy wind, blowing sand, heavy rain, and snow and sleet
• Must be able to provide a complete set of tools. Tool list will be provided.
• A good working knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals, or other established guidelines.
• An understanding of the needs of the organization serviced.
• Analytical ability to define or recognize the dimension of the problems involved, to collect the necessary data to establish the facts, and take or recommend action based upon application or interpretation of established guidelines.