Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Full Time
Lincolnton, NC
Posted
Job description
Brief Job Summary
This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of heavy equipment Job Responsibilities
~ Services truck and equipment; changes oil and filters; diagnoses problems with engines, brakes, and other systems and make required repairs.

~ Completes equipment maintenance and repair records.

~ Diagnosis and repairs hydraulic, mechanical, HVAC, and other systems; repairs or replaces fuel pumps, water pumps, belts, thermostats ignitions, injectors, transmissions, brakes, etc.

~ Outfits new vehicles with specialized equipment.

~ Reviews parts and repair manuals, including wiring schematics, service schedules, etc.

~ Orders parts from dealers and vendors.

~ Clean and maintains shop area; washes vehicles and equipment.

~ Makes welding repairs and fabricates parts.

~ Performs related duties.

~ Responds to after-hour emergencies as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
~ Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

~ Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

~ Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver"s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

~ Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class B commercial driver"s license issued by the State of North Carolina. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and Skills Required - ~ Knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment utilized in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.

~ Knowledge of department and county policies and procedures.

~ Knowledge of work safety principles.

~ Knowledge of preventative maintenance schedules.

~ Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

~ Skill in the operation of a variety of vehicles and equipment.

~ Skill in the diagnosis and repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment.

~ Skill in problem solving.

~ Skill in prioritizing and planning.

~ Skill in interpersonal relations.

~ Skill in oral and written communication.
Complexity/Scope of Work
~ The work consists of related equipment maintenance and repair duties. The variety of equipment to be maintained contributes to the complexity of the work.

~ The purpose of this position is to participate in the repair and maintenance of department equipment. Successful performance helps ensure the provision of safe and well-maintained vehicles for a variety of department operations.
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