Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Overview

Under general supervision of Fleet Service Supervisor, trains or performs maintenance and repair on a wide variety of complex gasoline, diesel, electric, electric powered hybrid, compressed natural gas, and multi-fuel heavy equipment.  Work may be assigned or monitored by Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic.    

What you will be doing:

• Performs preventive maintenance and inspections as required on heavy equipment. Conducts visual, auditory, and operational inspection of vehicles and equipment to identify and troubleshoot problems for repair; identifies problem causes; researches problems via repair manuals, schematics, OEM's, service bulletins and other mechanics as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, fuel, ignition, emission, exhaust systems, power take offs, vehicle air conditioning systems, hydraulic, fluid pumping, and pneumatic systems; replace parts, tunes, programs, and makes adjustments using test equipment and technical manuals. Inspects and replaces or repairs air and hydraulic brake systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Removes, disassembles, rebuilds, repairs, assembles, and installs components such as transmissions, engines, drive shafts, U-joints, differentials, hydraulic control units, pumps, seals, hoses, clutches, and brakes on heavy equipment using hoists and other tools.
• Uses specialized diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair problems in complex integrated electronic systems such as computer control modules, multiplex networks, sensors, actuators, servos, circuit cards, and solid-state relays.
• Modifies parts to fit or improvises modifications to equipment to correct recurring malfunctions and uses welding equipment to repair or fabricate items for heavy equipment.
• Performs minor body repair and corrosion control, refinishes, and repaints surfaces as required.
• When assigned to Heavy Equipment positions, diagnoses, and repairs medium and heavy-duty trucks, shuttle busses, generators, sweepers, and construction equipment.
• When assigned to Aircraft/Fire/Rescue equipment, diagnoses, and repair high-pressure plumbing and pumps, foam induction and powder firefighting and hydraulic systems.
• When assigned to Winter Weather Equipment positions, diagnoses, and repairs airport snow removal equipment such as snowplows, snow brooms, snow blowers and multifunction equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need:

• Completion of high school curriculum or equivalent
• Two (2) years plus of experience in a general automotive, heavy equipment, and/or fleet service position.
• Ability to pass a medical physical examination.
• Ability to obtain an EPA 609 Refrigerant certification within 90 days of employment in this position.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license.
• Incumbent must possess a set of mechanic's tools to perform skilled work.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of methods, materials and tools used in repair of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with servicing vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge in the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of heavy-duty systems and assemblies.
• Skill in diagnosing and repairing a variety of types of automotive equipment – including small vehicles, medium and large size trucks, and bus equipment.
• Skill in repair/overhaul of powertrains (gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels) engine, transmissions, and differentials.
• Skill in repair/replacement of components such as starters, generators/alternators, carburetors fuel pumps.
• Ability to test and diagnose malfunctioning equipment and systems.
• Ability to operate automotive machine shop equipment such as lathe, hydraulic press, gas and electric welding apparatus, drill press and related equipment.
• Ability to work shifts, including nights and weekends.

Special requirements:

• Must obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Airport Identification/Access Badge (badge) in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements in Chapter 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1500 et al., and DFW Airport’s Airport Security Program within thirty (30) days from date of employment and maintain qualification for a SIDA badge upon each badge renewal.
• This is a designated Essential Employee position as defined in DFW Airport’s Categories and Classifications Administrative Policy and Procedure. An essential employee is one whose attendance is required to maintain airport operations during an emergency or inclement weather situation.
• Must be able to meet all initial and recurrent training requirements in accordance with Title 14 CFR part 139 and administrative Policy AO.014.01, Ground Vehicle Driver Training for Air Operations Area (AOA) within 30 days of assignment to a driving position and before being permitted to operate the vehicle without the direct supervision and presence of a co-operator qualified under this requirement.

Desired:

• Completion of an automotive and/or diesel curriculum or equivalent.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repair of Zero Emission Vehicles.

• Experience diagnosing and repairing Thermo King A/C systems.
• Appropriate ASE or EVT certifications.

Effort:

• Works in a maintenance environment.
• Is subject to inclement weather conditions and vehicle exhaust fumes.
• Performs heavy manual labor, frequently exerting forces equivalent to lifting 50 pounds and occasionally exerting forces equivalent to lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Works in awkward positions such as stooping, squatting or with arms above the head for prolonged periods of time.
• Works with hand tools, power tools and pneumatic tools.
• Exchanges information in person, with two-way radio and by telephone.
• Road tests vehicles and drives to locations on and off the Airport.
• Works with lubricants and solvents and around grease, grime and dirt involving heavy exposure to the skin.

About Us

We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We are recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees.

Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of over 2,100 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We are looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be.

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