What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Duty Mechanic DOT/FMCSA position at ASRC Careers?
The Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy construction vehicles and equipment. The HD Mechanic reports directly to the Lead shift mechanic or the shop Foreman.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspect heavy vehicles and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
- Proficient with CAT ET/ Cummins INSITE/ Volvo Prosis.
- Proficient with after-treatment and electronic system repairs and troubleshooting.
- Prefer minimum 5 years Caterpillar/ Volvo heavy equipment experience and Cummins engine experience, also looking for specific experience with hydraulic rough terrain cranes from Grove, Link-Belt or Tadano.
- Repair heavy construction vehicles and equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, end dumps, front-end loaders, motor graders, tractor-trailers, vac trailers, water trucks, and other heavy equipment.
- Adjust, repair, and replace engines, fuel systems, hydraulic and electrical systems, brakes, suspension, steering, and transmissions.
- Disassemble and assemble vehicles and equipment parts using hoists, hand tools, pneumatic and electric tools and instruments.
- Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including lubrication and oil changes in accordance with maintenance schedules.
- Operate vehicles and equipment to diagnose and ensure operating efficiency.
- Clean and maintain equipment, tools, and the general work area.
- Prepare and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Supervise apprentice workers engaged in heavy vehicle and equipment repair work.
- Comply with Company and customer policies and procedures.
- Support ACHC zero-incident safety culture and assume personal accountability and responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities, and operations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability and wiliness to abide by the company’s code of conduct, policies and procedures.
- Comply, understand, and support the company’s safety culture to ensure a safe work environment.
- Strong knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to the Inupiat culture.
- Knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
- Detail oriented and organized.
- Ability to prioritize and multi task to meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to comply with, understand, and support ASRC Construction’s safety culture to ensure a safe work environment.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.
CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
- Decision Quality – Makes good decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement.
- Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully.
- Conflict Management – Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimal noise.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED.
- A minimum of five (5) years related training and experience required.
- A combination of training and experience may substitute the diploma requirement.
- Experience in the oil and gas industry and in the arctic environment preferred.
- North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC) safety training certification.
- A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
- Current medical card or the ability to obtain in 6 months is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to safely perform the essential functions of this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is in a busy construction setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually varies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to travel in small and large commercial aircraft.
NOTE: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.
ASRC Construction is a drug free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.
ASRC Construction and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other legal protected status. EEO Poster
ASRC Construction is the construction division of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
ASRC's family of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.