The Mobile Equipment Mechanic will diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, tractors, trailers, and other light- and heavy-operating equipment in support of the Facility’s overall operations. 

· Schedule maintenance for industrial equipment and machines and keep equipment service records

· Repair and replace damaged or worn parts to braking system, diesel engines, fuel system, power train, electrical system and hydraulic system

· Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications

· Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects

· Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawing

· Dismantle and reassemble heavy-operating equipment using hoists and hand tools

· Overhaul and test equipment to ensure operating efficiency

· Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies such as transmissions, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes

· Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems

· Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices

· Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges

· Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools

· Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs

· Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

· Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on all facility vehicles to ensure that equipment and vehicles operate efficiently and safely

· Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears

· Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent

· Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices

· Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal

· Must be able to work on a rotating shift schedule and work overtime as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays.

· Troubleshoot and repair diesel engine emission systems.

· Perform major overhaul on diesel engines.

· Perform major overhaul on transmissions and other gear boxes.

· Perform duties as directed by your supervisor in support of maintenance and operational departments to meet business needs.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

· Minimum of four years vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance experience, or two years of mechanical trade school training and two years’ experience as a vehicle and heavy equipment mechanic

· Must be able to operate mobile equipment such as front-end loader and tractor/trailer

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Must have, or quickly obtain MA 1C/2C/3A Hoisting licenses

· Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

· Walk, stand, sit, and climb

· Consistently work in various weather conditions

· Ability to lift/carry 50lb

· Qualify to wear a full-face respirator

· Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces