Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic
Job Description Job Description Pollan Paving Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic Experience Five years of experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment. Job Description: Employees in this job will perform a variety of activities designed to service, repair and maintain pieces of concrete equipment and other heavy equipment. This is a Head Mechanic position. NOTE: The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty. Performs maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment including but not limited to various concrete equipment, heavy-duty truck and semi tractors, excavators, bulldozers, trailers, skid steers, backhoes, street sweepers, asphalt pavers, rollers, trowel machines, vehicle pm work, trailers, small engine repairs, t3 tracking setup, gps/camera install, etc. Diagnoses, services and repairs various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, etc. Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and repair. Repairs and services track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, track adjusters, final drives, steering clutches. Fabricates, modifies, and installs special equipment or replacement parts using welders, torch sets, and metal cutting saws. Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil, and lubricates vehicles and motor driven equipment. Tunes gas and diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers, and pressure checks fuel filters, adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc. Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassembles units in the following systems: Brakes: Repairs or replaces shoes, pads, drums, hoses, calipers, cylinders, any heavy-duty air brakes. Cooling: Flushes radiator, replaces hoses and thermostat, repairs or replaces radiator and water pump, fan drives, DCA treatment filters, air intercoolers and oil coolers. Drive: Repairs and replaces drive shaft, differential, axle, manual, automatic and sophisticated computer-controlled transmissions, clutches, transfer cases, power take-off systems, transmission reversers, all wheel drive steering axles and final drives. Electrical: Repairs or replaces fuses, batteries, lights, instruments, warning devices, controls and switches, computer controls, modules, alternators, starters, and defective cables and wiring. This will include 12 and 24-volt systems found on heavy equipment. Exhaust and Emissions Control: Replaces mufflers, manifolds, catalytic converters, turbochargers, blowers, and pipes. Heating and Air Conditioning: Repairs or replaces heater cores, condensers, compressors, hoses, and controls; recharges air conditioning systems. Hydraulic: Repairs or replaces pumps, hoses, valves, winches and cylinders. Air: Repairs or replaces compressors, air dryers, brake valves, air tanks and hoses. Coupling Devices: Adjusts, repairs, inspects and replaces fifth wheel hitches and pintle hitches. Prepares work orders and cost materials estimates. Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition. May assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques. Road tests vehicles. Performs related work as assigned. Must have a good driving record and a CDL is required. Working Conditions Some jobs require an employee to be exposed to inclement weather conditions. Some jobs require an employee to be exposed to hazardous work environments. Physical Requirements The job duties require an employee to move heavy objects. Employee will also be required to work overtime to including some nights and weekends. Education Educational level typically acquired through the completion of college / or equal field experience. Travel Requires 10%
