Heavy Duty Mechanic Job Description
Heavy duty mechanic
provides direct and indirect utilities maintenance/repair support of utilities systems including cooling water systems, compressed air and HVAC.
Heavy Duty Mechanic Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Help maintain and repair equipment and trucks, including hydraulic repair, brake work, electrical repairs and welding
Ability to read and understand equipment repair/service manuals
Ability to operate agriculture equipment (harvesters, tractors, implements, sprayers, etc) in order to diagnose and repair breakdowns
Enter service and/or repair information into a computerized work order system to track maintenance activities for each piece of equipment being serviced or repaired
Maintenance position will require maintaining the equipment by repair and replacement of different components
Diagnose and repair equipment deficiencies
Troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic, electro-mechanical systems, power train, and safety related aspects of mobile equipment maintenance
Reporting to the Service Manager in Fort Mackay, Alberta this position is responsible for the effective repair of mining machinery and equipment components, on site, to high levels of quality and customer satisfaction
Perform new and used machinery preparation, scheduled maintenance, repair or overhaul usually requiring component replacement, commissioning and adjustment of mechanical/hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic equipment, including warranty upgrades
Recondition and repair equipment components and systems as assigned
Heavy Duty Mechanic Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Heavy Duty Mechanic
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASE, HET, CPR, CVIP, COR, SEAL, RED, HVAC, LENCO, OEM
Education for Heavy Duty Mechanic
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the heavy duty mechanic job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in General Education, Education, Secondary Education, Diesel, Technology, Medical
Skills for Heavy Duty Mechanic
Desired skills for heavy duty mechanic include:
Machines and tools
Maintenance Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Principals of lubrication
Repair
Uses
Diesel mechanics
Commercial truck air brake systems
Electrical over hydraulic control systems
Very high pressure hydraulics and supporting systems
Alternator circuits
Desired experience for heavy duty mechanic includes:
Inspect and examine mobile equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions
Interact with a variety of employees on the property such as operators, engineering, trades and operating supervision on methods, procedures and hazards in order to coordinate the services of other trades and service personnel in the planning of their portion of the job
Journey-Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic/Interprovincial Red Seal Certification
CAT experience preferred
Develop, organize, and complete routine/ preventative maintenance for rolling stock and facility equipment
Work with other teams and groups to develop consistent operating procedures and identify improvements
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Heavy Duty Mechanic Job Description
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Our growing company is looking for a heavy duty mechanic. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for heavy duty mechanic
- Strive to reduce repair and maintenance costs on a long-term basis
- Ability to work with external vendors and order parts or supplies needed to complete equipment repairs
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of environmental risks and hazards comply with safety policies and procedures (MSHA and Red Dog Environmental Management System (EMS) training) and ensure daily workplace inspections are done in order to accurately identify and correct workplace hazards
- Establishing and maintaining effective inter-departmental relationships
- Determine repairable tire conditions and make such repairs
- Working in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a variety of fleet equipment such as Heavy Haul Trucks, Graders, Loaders, Excavators, and Dozers
- Communicate with site management to coordinate maintenance priorities
- Maintain maintenance records
- Must have own journeyman hand tools, but Knife River does provide large tools and has a replacement policy
- Working safely always
Qualifications for heavy duty mechanic
- Strong customer service attitude drive and determination to achieve targets and goals
- High School Diploma and 1 year relevant experience required
- Valid Drivers License and ability to obtain a class A or B CDL
- Ability to work extend hours as needed during peak seasons
- Advanced trade school training and/or mechanical certifications (ASE)
- Ability to weld, cut, and fabricate metal in order to complete repairs or small projects
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of heavy duty mechanic. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for heavy duty mechanic
- Be able to diagnose and repair support equipment such as Light duty trucks, vans, forklifts, pallet jacks and all support equipment required for delivery
- Routine servicing and preventative maintenance inspections
- Utilizing a SAP CMMS for managing work orders, preventative maintenance activities, and task plans
- Troubleshoot, inspect and diagnose Liebherr machinery and components including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, engines, gearbox/drive train, A/C systems
- Perform pre-delivery inspections of equipment and new & used equipment preparation
- Perform servicing on Liebherr machinery as directed, including fluid checks, and sample pulling, oil and filter checks, changing lubricants, replacing filters, greasing machine lube points
- Ensure components, material and/or equipment is inspected, is corrected to specifications and ensure timely delivery programs are achieved
- Ensure all final verifications specified in work instructions, scope of work, verbal communication and specifications are carried out and complete
- Accurate and timely submission of reports and technical document including service reports
- Operate and maintain tools, equipment and work areas in accordance with company policies
Qualifications for heavy duty mechanic
- Minimum of a Class 5 license with clean 5-year driver’s abstract
- Minimum 4th year apprentice
- Ability to correctly use software of manufactures equipment for diagnosing equipment faults
- Applicant must have completed heavy duty ticket
- Applicant must have experience in working on heavy equipment
- Air brake ABS experience
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Our growing company is hiring for a heavy duty mechanic. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for heavy duty mechanic
- Check buses for safety conformance and compliance
- Determine and follow safe work procedures and keep shop are maintained and free from hazards
- Estimate time and cost repairs of equipment
- Lubricate, adjust and service equipment
- Learn, assist, and help perform the activities and duties associated with a
- This job has a focus of maintaining repairing Cat wheel loaders, dozers and excavators but may be asked to work on many other things such as crushing equipment
- Have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of units including aggregate equipment, mining machines, wheel loaders, excavators dozers and class 8 trucks/trailers
- Road test vehicles after repairs are accomplished to determine if repairs and adjustments have remedied the diagnosed malfunctions
- Review oil analysis reports to catch possible internal problems with engines and transmissions
- Ongoing technical training to keep up with changes/improvements in vehicles and vehicle control systems
Qualifications for heavy duty mechanic
- 3+yrs of heavy duty trucks and or equipment experience
- Diesel mechanic, Automotive, Truck & Coach, Hydraulics experience
- Valid Heavy Duty Mechanic provincial certificate
- Ability to certify company equipment in accordance with provincial standards OR become certified to do so
- Possess your own tools sufficient to perform repairs and service on small equipment
- High School Diploma with additional post-secondary training in a heavy-duty mechanic/technician program or technical training in an automotive mechanic/technician program or equivalent work experience
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of heavy duty mechanic. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for heavy duty mechanic
- Preform equipment inspections
- Repairs, overhauls, maintains and services drive trains and final drives, hydraulic transmissions, power take-offs, steering, electrical and vehicle brake systems
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision but also participate in the work of other mechanics and apprentices within the shop and field environment
- Maintain cleanliness in areas of work
- Follow the direction of Fleet Supervisor/Manager
- Performs preventative maintenance, conducts inspections, troubleshoots, diagnoses failures and deficiencies
- Assures unit has daily maintenance duties performed and communicates any problems or issues with the unit immediately upon discovery
- The successful candidate will be responsible for providing heavy duty mechanical support for base operations
- Be a team player that likes to interact with a diverse group of people
- A flexible and innovative thinker that can manage many different tasks and people at any given time
Qualifications for heavy duty mechanic
- Successful completion of a Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program preferred
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft office applications is required
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years experience within a mining environment
- Minimum 1 year experience in related Commercial Transport or Heavy Duty work
- Preferred Vocational Training of minimum of 2 years
- Must possess the ability to weld 1 inch plate with backing for vertical and overhead welding
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Our growing company is looking for a heavy duty mechanic. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for heavy duty mechanic
- Open and close work orders as required
- Performing general and preventive maintenance services
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic failures visually inspecting, listening to the driver, road testing and using various diagnostic tools
- Work with locations to diagnose issues relating to the equipment
- Completing repairs or replacing defective parts, components or systems as required
- Testing and inspecting vehicle to ensure repairs are completed to manufacturer specifications and Government standards
- Be able to attend additional training online, nationally and in the U.S assisting other technicians or apprentices with their work
- Other related or similar duties as required
- Diagnose and complete repairs on equipment such as electric/hydraulic jumbo, diesel trucks, diesel scoops, various underground equipment
- Perform work in either underground or surface settings
Qualifications for heavy duty mechanic
- Must be able to fabricate and use burning equipment such as arc, air, and burning torches
- Must have knowledge of hydraulics, and be able to read hydraulic schematics, be able to use measuring equipment such as flow meters and pressure gauges
- Must understand the basics of gear reduction, alignment of couplings, removal and installation of bearings and couplings within specifications
- Diploma of Vocational Studies in Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety Critical Positions established by the FRA regulation
- General Mechanic/Industrial Maintenance Technician