What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Mechanic position at Vets Hired?
About the job Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Diagnose & perform major and minor repairs to all types of fleet equipment including but not limited to front end loaders, excavators, drag lines, ready-mix trucks, semi road tractors, and bulk cement trailers. Work performed in the shop and in the field as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Main Responsibilities
- Adopt the Companys safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives
- Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
- Use diagnostic equipment, visual inspection, and other tools to diagnose faults or malfunctions to identify required repairs
- Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
- Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
- Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers specifications
- Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings as vital to ensure proper operation of equipment
- Install new ignition systems, change / charge batteries, and replace transmissions and other parts
- Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and equipment, and makes adjustments
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
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