Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Reworld Waste•Chester, PA

2d•$35

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Walk, stand, sit, and climb
Consistently work in various weather conditions
Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces

Responsibilities

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 drawings
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
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.