Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

The Diesel Mechanic will maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of construction vehicles, machinery and mechanical equipment.

Job Duties: 

• As a Diesel  Mechanic, you will handle repairs on engines, drive trains and truck chassis. Also you will need knowledge of electrical and lighting systems, brakes and some hydraulics.
• Ensures operation of vehicles, machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by scheduling and performance of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Other duties as assigned.