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.