Heavy Duty Mechanic CDL

Minimum Requirements

• CDL Class B license valid DOT medical card and acceptable driving record.
• Mechanic certification from an accredited program. (ASE diesel mechanic or equivalent)
• 4 years experience working on heavy equipment
• Light welding experience
• GED and/or equivalent combination of experience
• Must become a member of the ILWU local 142
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• General overhauls of plant equipment such as loaders crushers mixer and quarry trucks forklifts graders skid loaders compressors; rebuilds equipment components and trouble shoots.
• Diagnoses malfunctions and based on findings repairs adjusts and maintains equipment.
• May perform the duties of other mechanics or welder.
• Uses hand and power tools common to their trade such as wrenches hammers hoists drills grinders feeler gauges indicators component testing equipment etc.
• Drives pick-up trucks and road tests equipment as necessary in accordance with DOT regulations. Requires a CDL B License.
• Performs established periodic P.M. checks as required.
• Services (cleans oils and lubes) equipment plant compressor pumps and meters.
• Follows established procedures in preparing necessary reports requisitions etc.
• Assists other tradesmen with repairs
• Oversee the work of trades helpers and assist other mechanics and tradesmen where assistance may be needed
• Performs night shift work and other related duties as required.
• Must have a working knowledge in repair parts and operation of above equipment.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions processes and behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to safely use hand tools and equipment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Independently working to assess and repair equipment appropriately.