Job summary
Performs skilled repair and maintenance of specialized and complex automotive equipmentPerforms general overhaul, maintenance, and repair on gasoline and diesel enginesTroubleshoots and repairs electronic and computerized systems
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Performs skilled repair and maintenance of a diverse variety of specialized and complex gasoline and diesel automotive, and related equipment• Maintains and repairs specialized equipment such as bulldozers, sweepers, graders, power mowers• Troubleshoots on computer diagnostic equipment, technical shop manuals, and previous experience resolving similar problems• Operates testing equipment to check components, pressures, and make adjustments to engine• Checks engine emissions with four-gas analyzer and makes necessary adjustments• Repairs construction equipment, electronically controlled systems, and electronic network interfaces• Performs testing and diagnosis of electrical systems and components• Diagnoses, inspects, and installs/replaces heating and air conditioning systems and components• Overhauls or replaces pumps, compressors, turbo, blowers, generators, shock absorbers, starters, and other related equipment as required• Repairs hydraulic and air brake systems, doors, and their components• Performs shop and road tests of repaired equipment before placing it back in service• Performs regularly scheduled, emergency, and/or preventative maintenance work• Checks fluid levels and air in tires, lubricates moving parts, and changes coolant, oil, and fluids• Dismounts and mounts automotive, truck, and heavy equipment tires, and installs new tires• Refuels vehicles, monitors tank pressures and flow rates, and maintains an inventory of fuels, oils, and chemicals• Performs emergency repairs on various types of vehicles• Maintains accurate records of materials and time spent on each assigned work
Requirements
• Five (5) years full-time experience in major overhaul, repair, and maintenance of automotive and construction equipment• Three years of experience in the repair of diesel engines and/or hydraulics• High school or GED education• Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license• CDL Class A with HazMat/Tanker endorsement required within the first year of employment• Subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations• Background check and driver's license record required• Must comply with drug and alcohol Clearinghouse requirements
Key Skills Needed
• Skilled repair and maintenance of specialized automotive equipment• Troubleshooting and repair of electronic and computerized systems• Knowledge of heavy and light duty maintenance and equipment• Knowledge of heavy equipment hydraulic systems operations and maintenance practices• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, technical data, and operation/service manuals• Ability to diagnose and repair complex problems within accepted guidelines
