Heavy Duty Mechanic
Core
Maintaining and repairing heavy agricultural machinery (tractors, loaders, excavators) and trucks to ensure operational reliability for lawn and garden product distribution.
Role type
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Builds
Operational heavy machinery fleet for agricultural distribution
Domain
Agriculture / Horticulture
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
welding, metal fabrication, hydraulic system repair, electrical diagnosis (low-voltage DC), engine tuning, belt/chain/sprocket adjustment, tire services
Preferred skills
root cause analysis, continuous improvement initiatives
Technologies
two-way radios, antennas
Responsibilities
Perform routine maintenance (oil/filter changes), execute hands-on repairs on engines and hydraulics, conduct specialized welding and fabrication, diagnose and repair electrical systems, analyze downtime causes to improve equipment longevity