Shop Heavy Equipment Technician in Pennsylvania

The Shop Heavy Equipment Technician performs scheduled preventative maintenance and repair or replacement work on heavy, excavation/construction equipment in the maintenance shop.  Also, uses modern equipment to determine problems and set up vehicle systems.  Determines parts that are needed or must be fabricated, and orders parts and materials through appropriate departments.  Assures that equipment assigned is in good working condition and meets all safety specifications.  Work is done primarily during day light hours but may require flexibility to accommodate job schedules.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs preventative maintenance based on established schedule using modern diagnostic instruments and equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and related systems.
• Repairs or rebuilds vehicle...