Mechanic Construction Equipment Jobs in Wisconsin (WI) at Walbec Group
Sample Mechanic Construction Equipment Job Description
Mechanic - Construction Equipment
Payne & Dolan, Inc., a Walbec Group Company
Position summary:
Under the direction of the Shop Foreman, the Mechanic maintains equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts
- Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures
- Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units
- Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems
- Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards
- Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting
- Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs
- Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
- Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications
- Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Valid Driver's License that meets requirements
- Two (2) to three (3) years of prior work experience working on heavy duty trucks, heavy equipment, etc.
- Required to have own tools up to " drive (some tools supplied by the shop)
Preferred Skills:
- High School diploma, vocational training, certification form an accreditation organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experience
- Strong technical understanding, attention to detail, and thoroughness
- Prior experience documenting repairs
- Sound understanding of using all repair tools, equipment and testing machinery
Physical Requirements:
The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Task | Critical | Frequency | Intensity | Comments |
Climbing | A | 2 | 2 | Going up and down ladders, stairs, and ramps. Using of feet and legs, and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized |
Balancing | A | 2 | 1 | Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces |
Stooping | A | 2 | 1 | Bending body downward and forward by bending at the waist. This task is important if it occurs a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles |
Kneeling | A | 2 | 1 | Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees |
Crouching | A | 2 | 1 | Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine |
Crawling | B | 1 | 1 | Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet |
Pulling/Pushing | A | 2 | 3 | Using upper arms and shoulders to exert force in order to draw, drag, or tug objects in a sustained motion. |
Lifting | A | 3 | 3 | Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper arms, shoulders, and back. |
Fingering | A | 4 | 1 | Picking, pinching, typing, keyboarding, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather then whole hand or arms as in handling |
Grasping | A | 4 | 2 | Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palms |
Feeling | A | 4 | 1 | Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. |
Reaching | A | 3 | 2 | Raising arms from a lower to a higher position all planes and directions, to conduct task. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper arms, shoulders, and back muscles. |
Standing | A | 3 | 1 | To support one self on the feet in an erect position |
Walking | A | 3 | 1 | To move along on foot: advance by steps. |
Handling | A | 4 | 2 | Using of hands to grasp, lift and use tools and material |
Sitting | A | 2 | 1 | To rest on the buttocks or haunches, while using upper extremities. |
Critical How important is the item to completion of assigned responsibilities
A = essential to the job B = required, but not essential C = not required
Frequency How often does the job require the employee to demonstrate the task
1 = less then 10% of time 2 = from 11 25 % of time 3 = from 26 50 % of time
4 = from 51 75 % of time 5 = from 75 100 % of time
Intensity Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of weight to the completion of assigned responsibilities
1 = less then 10 lbs. 2 = from 10 24 lbs. 3 = from 25 49 lbs.
4 = from 50 74 lbs. 5 = from 74 99 lbs. 6 = from 100 lbs. and up
Environmental Requirements:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
- Be able to tolerate variable weather conditions from extreme heat to cold
- Work in a dirty and dusty environment
- Be able to walk and/or stand for extended time (up to an entire day's shift)
- Be able to comprehend, understand and follow policies, procedures and safety requirements
- Have the ability to hear and see to the level of accomplishment for above requirements
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