Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Performs all duties and activities in a manner that conforms to site specific safety requirements, company policy, state and federal regulations.
Performs preventive maintenance on equipment. (See PA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
Replaces parts on a scheduled basis. (See PA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
Troubleshoots, diagnoses heavy equipment malfunctions and replaces, repairs or rebuilds. (See PA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
Dismantles and reassembles mobile and stationary equipment using hoists, handtools, and power tools. (See PA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
Uses blueprints and follows manuals and parts lists in setting up and performing repairs and any rebuilds. (See PA 2, 3, 4, 14, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26)
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
Operate equipment to diagnose problems.
Perform other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Background in repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.
Ability to use prints and manuals.
Understanding of hydraulics.
Electrical systems.
Understanding of mechanical gear and drive systems.
Diagnostic skills.
Properties of various fuels and oils.
Proper lifting / handling materials.
Lock and tag-out procedures.
Know the Safe Job Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, company safety policies, and applicable rules and regulations.
Working Environment/Physical Activities:
This position requires the operator to possess the dexterity (refer to Physical Abilities) to work and operate machinery and equipment. The operator must constantly be attentive to the changing geological conditions and surrounding environment.
Education, Qualifications and Training:
Annual 8 hour retraining
On-the-job experience
Vocational training (optional)
Other qualifications as required by contract, regulations, and/or management