Equipment Mechanic

Under direction, perform repair and modification work on diesel and gas powered mine equipment, heavy and light trucks, and automobiles; and perform other duties as required. Diagnose mechanical defects in pickup trucks, automobiles, dump trucks, tractors, motor graders, mowers, water trucks, fork lifts, rollers, compactors, bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, scrapers, excavators and other diesel and gas-powered mine 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; overhaul, repair and adjust engines, standard and automatic transmissions, 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 grader blades and loader bucket assemblies; change cutting edges and teeth on loaders and excavators; perform welding; use a wide variety of test equipment and shop tools; make emergency repairs in the field; 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.

Understanding of all components of a motorized vehicle.

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

Comprehension of methods used in the repair and overhauling of engines and other drive train components on motorized 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.

Perform tasks requiring strength, such as two people positioning 100 pound equipment blades, carrying equipment parts, climbing onto equipment.

Drive vehicles, such as automobiles, pick-up trucks, dump trucks, tractors, graders, compactors, bulldozers, loaders, excavators, light and heavy mine equipment.

Hear and distinguish various sounds, such as voices of co-workers in noisy environments and sounds of operating equipment.

Distinguish colors, such as color-coded wire and the color of fluids.

Distinguish temperatures of equipment, to avoid burns.

Use impact tools and sledgehammers, which cause body vibration.

Perform tasks that require manual dexterity such as welding, assembling small parts, and pouring liquids into receptacles.

Diagnose the cause of mechanical failure in mining 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 mine equipment, light and heavy trucks and automobiles.

Improvise and make repairs under field condition

Learn gas and electrical welding techniques.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience performing duties comparable to those of Equipment Mechanic.

Must have full working knowledge of tool usage, the theory and operation of internal combustion engines and drive train, components of a motorized vehicle, the methods, tools and equipment used to perform preventative maintenance and servicing of automobiles or heavy equipment.

Ability to follow safe work practices when maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily outside or in a non-climate-controlled shop; often at heights usually exposed to noise, heat/cold, dust and all weather conditions

License Requirement: Possession of a valid Texas class C driver license.

Other Special Requirements Alcohol and drug tests will be administered to all candidates prior to hire. In addition, all candidates must provide specific employment history for up to the past 5 years for all jobs they have held.

Equipment Mechanic: Must provide the required tools upon employment.