Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Overview

Arcata is a technical services company supporting our nation's defense and maintaining our country's leadership in science, aeronautics, and space. Our greatest strength is our people. Together, the hard work of our staff and team members supports critical operations that make a difference and advance human achievement. Position is represented by Collective Bargaining Agreement. Location - Indian Springs/ Creech Air Force Base.

Description/Purpose Of Position:
Work involves the following: operates and maintains commercial and military designed vehicles and equipment. Utilizes computer based technical directives or service manuals and electronic engine control diagnostic equipment to diagnose vehicle malfunctions. Inspects vehicles/machines or equipment to diagnose defects, analyzes malfunctions, and determines required repairs. Rebuilds and maintains power equipment (such as but not limited to: commercially designed light passenger vehicles, heavy trucks and trailers, military vehicles, cranes, scrapers, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools).

Dismantles and examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges and reassembles equipment using necessary tools to accomplish required repairs. Replaces defective vehicle components, engines and subassemblies such as automotive air conditioning systems, transmissions, transfer cases, differentials, pillar blocks, hydraulic cylinders and motors as required. Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency. Welds or fabricates broken parts and structural members as required.

Performing tire repairs of all types required. Other related duties include but are not limited to: vehicle recovery operations, wrecker operation, parts research, work order processing entries, and other duties as assigned by the Lead Technician. Maintains the Vehicle Maintenance facility and areas surrounding the shop to highest possible standards. Strictly observes and complies with all established safety standards.

• Operate and maintain commercial and military designed vehicles and equipment.
• Utilize computer based technical directives or service manuals and electronic engine control diagnostic equipment to diagnose vehicle malfunctions.
• Inspect vehicles/machines or equipment to diagnose defects, analyze malfunctions, and determine required repairs.
• Rebuild and maintain power equipment (e.g., light passenger vehicles, heavy trucks and trailers, military vehicles, cranes, scrapers, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools).
• Dismantle and examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges; reassemble equipment to accomplish required repairs.
• Replace defective vehicle components, engines and subassemblies such as automotive air conditioning systems, transmissions, transfer cases, differentials, pillar blocks, hydraulic cylinders and motors as required.
• Test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Weld or fabricate broken parts and structural members as required.
• Perform tire repairs of all types.
• Perform other related duties including vehicle recovery operations, wrecker operation, parts research, work order processing entries, and other duties as assigned by the Lead Technician.
• Maintain the Vehicle Maintenance facility and surrounding areas to the highest possible standards.
• Strictly observe and comply with all established safety standards.

• At least six years heavy equipment maintenance (or related expertise) required.
• Must have been employed in the capacity of heavy equipment maintenance for 12 out of the past 24 months.
• Graduation from an accredited training facility may allow waiving part of the required experience.
• Requires a well-rounded combination of formal training and hands on experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or an equivalent training program.
• Must have the ability to research and understand technical data, wiring, vacuum, air and hydraulic diagrams associated with the heavy equipment maintenance field.
• Must also have the…