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Employee Type: Regular

A Dragline Technician performs inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and fabrication on draglines and their associated support equipment. This role requires deep mechanical expertise, strong troubleshooting abilities, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. The Dragline Technician is responsible for ensuring optimal performance and reliability of dragline systems.

Job Description:
 

Essential Duties: 

• Ability to perform and report inspections of equipment and record data in forms, books, and computers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of reading and interpreting technical manuals, instructions, and equipment blueprints and schematics.
• Willingness to use aerial lifting equipment to make elevated repairs.
• Knowledge and troubleshooting abilities of air compressors and lube systems.
• Must perform all job functions in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Use of mechanical tooling and test instruments.
• Accurate assessment of mechanical breakdowns.
• Understanding of bearing, gearing, and drive components.
• Weld all metals and understand metal properties.
• Read and understand blueprints with the ability to assemble and fabricate parts from them.
• Operate boom trucks, welding trucks, and forklifts.
• Perform all phases of welding and cutting.
• Locate and repair cracks in metal parts and structural members.
• Perform assigned duties with little or no supervision.
• Appropriate knowledge of occupational hazards and apply necessary safety precautions to perform assigned work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fluency in English is preferred, Bi-lingual is a plus.
• Five years of verifiable experience in heavy equipment maintenance is preferred.
• Knowledge of all phases of welding, cutting, air arcing, grinding, and an understanding of metal properties.
• Knowledge of machine assemblies, bearings, gearing, seal, and rebuilding gear trains.
• Knowledge and skill of millwright and pipe fitter procedures.
• Must be able to operate company vehicles while maintaining a valid driving record (MVR) in good standing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL license.

Non-Essential but Advantageous Skills:

• Knowledge of AC and DC circuits and motors for maintenance and troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Install wiring, switches, relays, and control system.

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Mechanical or Electrical technical training in vocational school or equivalent experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Prior dragline maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in heavy equipment maintenance a plus.
• Practical knowledge of welding equipment and repair (certification preferred).
• Clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record).
• Ability to work rotating shifts and weekends.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Arethereparticularworkingconditionsassociatedwiththispositionthat should benoted(i.e.,workingenvironment, hours of work, travel, workspace, etc.)?      Yes

If yes, please explain:

Must work rotating shifts, 50% inside and 50% outside in all weather extremes. Must climb and work in high places.

ANALYSISOFPHYSICALDEMANDSOFPOSITION

Physicaldemandsthatapply. / Frequency /Describejobdutiesthatrequirephysicaldemandsindicated.

Standing / 2 / Welding, mechanical repairs

Walking / 2 / Mechanical repairs, changing work locations

Sitting / 1/ Welding, mechanical repairs

Lifting - Lbs. 75 / 1 / Tools & supplies, components

Carrying -Lbs. 75/ 1 / Tools & supplies, components

Pushing - Lbs. 75 / 1 / Tools & supplies, components

Pulling - Lbs. 75 / 1 / Tools & supplies, components

Climbing/ 1 / Draglineboom,plant structures, or mobile equipment

Balancing / 1 / Draglineboom,plant structures, or mobile equipment

Stooping / 1 / Welding, mechanical repairs, inspections

Kneeling / 1/ Welding, mechanical repairs, inspections

Crouching / 1 / Welding, mechanical repairs, inspections

Crawling / 1 / Welding, mechanical repairs, inspections

         

Reaching / 1 / Welding, mechanical repairs, inspections

Handling / 2 / Welding, mechanical repairs, inspections

Fingering / 0 / Mechanical repairs

Repetitivemotions / 1 / Welding, mechanical repairs

Foot/legmovement / 1 / Foot pedals

Speaking / 1 / Communication

Hearing / 3 / Communication, equipment problem detection, hazard recognition

Seeing / 3 / Working around rotating machinery, hazard recognition

DepthPerception / 2 / Working around rotating machinery, hazard recognition

ColorVision / 0 / Working around rotating machinery, hazard recognition

*Frequency Legend:                0 = Intermittent

                                                   1 = Occasionally (0 – 1/3 of workday)

                                                   2 = Frequently (1/3 – 2/3 of workday)

                                                   3 = Continually (2/3 – 3/3 of workday)

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.