Automotive Technician (Heavy Equipment)
Core
Journeyman-level mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy equipment including graders, bulldozers, backhoes, and tractors.
Role type
Heavy Equipment Technician
Builds
Maintained and repaired heavy machinery for municipal or industrial operations
Domain
Transportation / Heavy Machinery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Diesel engine diagnosis, electrical system repair, hydraulic system repair, steering and suspension repair, air brake system repair, undercarriage inspection and repair, minor bodywork, tire and track replacement, preventive maintenance scheduling
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Manual tools, gauges, scan tools, computer diagnostics, welding equipment, pneumatic wrench
Responsibilities
Diagnose problems with diesel engines using manual tools, gauges, or scan tools; Perform repairs on diesel and gasoline engines; Inspect and repair steering, suspension, air brake, and hydraulic systems; Perform preventive maintenance and tune-ups based on vehicle schedules; Fabricate parts for equipment; Retrieve equipment from worksites for repairs
Seniority
Journeyman-level, independent judgment within policy