Heavy Equipment Mechanic w/CDL (Ft. Hunter Liggett, CA)

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic w/CDL

Location: Fort Hunter Liggett, CA

Hourly Rate: $35.54

Job Description:

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic analyzes malfunctions and performs repairs, rebuilds, and maintenance on power equipment such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools. The position operates and inspects machines and equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles and reassembles equipment using hoists and hand tools, and examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic replaces defective engines and subassemblies such as transmissions, tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency, and welds broken parts and structural members as needed. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic may direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with the assembly and disassembly of equipment, and may repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines.

Performs all other position -related duties and assigned or requested.

A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) is required for this position to meet the scope of contract operations.

Minimum Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Able to operate and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose defects.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, and tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and adjustments of all heavy machinery to ensure the equipment remains fully mission capable for mission support.
• Performs annual, quarterly, and monthly inspections on all Automotive/track and heavy tactical equipment.
• Performs a variety of collateral duties such as handling, containment, clean-up and disposal of hazardous waste, etc.
• Operates all heavy equipment and forklifts up to and including 50,000 pounds lift capacity, and a variety of other equipment to trouble shoot faults and validate repairs.
• Understands and uses safety items and personal protective equipment (PPE) that is mandatory and actively supports the EHS safety program.
• Required to walk, stand, sit, and move about the property for long periods of time.
• Required to perform physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs and moving the entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping to handle materials.
• Work in a noise level can range from minimal to intense.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Possess a Valid California Commercial Drivers' License (CDL).
• Must be a US Citizen or able to work in the US.

PD Systems is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Employment decisions at PD Systems are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.