Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Purpose

Under the direction of the Fleet and Facilities Manager, the Fleet / Heavy Equipment Mechanic performs daily repair and maintenance on all landfill machines, vehicles, and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform on-going inspection and daily preventive maintenance activities on all mechanical, electrical, and rolling equipment;
• Respond to requests relating to service calls and maintenance needs/problems in a timely and professional manner;
• Observe operation of machines, vehicles and all mechanical and electrical equipment for potential problems;
• Troubleshoot equipment as referred by work orders or verbal directives and determine necessary repairs; perform such work as is feasible and appropriate;
• Utilize a variety of mechanical, welding and machinist tools to fabricate, rebuild, and repair equipment and parts;
• Periodically test start-up and performance of all machinery, vehicles and equipment;
• Fabricate, assemble, and install special structures and equipment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Mechanical tools, parts and support equipment;
• Techniques, tools and materials used in maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment;
• Electrical and Hydraulic systems related to the maintenance and operation of equipment and vehicles used by SWACO;
• Operation, maintenance or repair of light, medium and heavy trucks and equipment, common hand and power tools, milling machines, lathes, grinders, stick, TIG, wire feed welders, and other machine tools utilized in the fabrication and repair of parts servicing SWACO vehicles;
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems;
• Perform diagnostics on computerized systems using a variety of electronic troubleshooting systems. (Cat ET, Cummins, Maxxforce, Diamond Logic Builder, Allison, Roadranger, Bendix, Meritor, Detroit DDL);
• Repair, maintain, service, align, set up, adjust and test machines, vehicles and equipment used at SWACO;
• Valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License and Department of Transportation Medical Card required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Heavy vehicle traffic conditions and enter into spaces with limited work area;
• Near moving mechanical parts, in elevated dangerous conditions, and outdoors;
• Significant exposure to adverse weather conditions; sun exposure; cold; heat; loud noise; chemicals; dust; odors; fumes; and mechanical, fire and electrical hazards, and
• Must be available for emergency call, shift work, and mandatory overtime based on operational needs.

The above statements are intended to describe essential functions and related requirements of person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.