JOB Position is responsible for providing maintenance on the City's heavy equipment in support of operating activities. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Examines equipment and attachments for wear, breakage, and malfunctions of such assemblies as hoists, booming mechanism, final drive and power train, steering mechanisms, suspension, stabilizer systems, winches, chassis and framework.
Employs specialized testing equipment to localize malfunctions.
Dismantles such components as power transmission units, power controls and hoist shaft mechanisms to determine repair and replacement parts required.
Disassembles and inspects gears, shafts and other moving parts to determine the need for adjustment and/or repair.
Removes engines or defective parts.
Reconditions and assembles such units as clutch, steering clutches, final drive, crawler assemblies, hydraulic systems, stabilizer assemblies and all mechanical auxiliary attachments on heavy equipment.
Employs precision measuring devices and powered shop tools such as grinders, drills and welding torch.
Test operates equipment to ensure correction of all deficiencies.
Interprets and applies information contained in manufacturers manuals, lube orders, and other data pertinent to maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
Demonstrates and instructs subordinates in inspection, maintenance and testing of equipment.
Performs final inspection.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Actions are controlled by City and Departmental policies and procedures. Decisions may occur when determining the proper sequence of steps or when making minor variations from established methods. Work is reviewed on a spot check basis by a supervisor who is generally available.
