INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

Job Title:                      Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Where:                          Ft. Riley, KS                                                                        

Pay Rate:                      $19.70 per hour

Benefits:                        $3.35 per hour worked (Health & Welfare)  

Work Schedule:            Full Time, Monday through Friday, Day Shift

Posting Date:                December 18, 2009

Closing Date:                Until filled

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Duties and Responsibilities:  

Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools.  Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects.  Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools.  Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.  Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions.  Tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency.  Welds broken parts and structural members.  May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.  May repair, adjust and maintain mining machinery, such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines.

Use handtools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, jacks and hoists.  Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.  Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.  Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.  Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.  Test Drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.  Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.  Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.  Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.  Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges in order to diagnose malfunctions.  Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.  Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.  Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.  Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.  Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.

Driving Requirements:

Valid KS State driver’s license with CDL A/air brake endorsement and ability to be bondable by Skookum’s auto insurance policy.

Requirements: 

Minimum of five (5) years recent general automotive/diesel repair experience.  Ability to use computers and computer experience.  Must provide personal tools adequate to meet minimum equipment repair requirements. 

People with disabilities will be given first preference in compliance with our NISH contract.

A Skookum Application is required (may be accompanied by a resume).  Please visit our website, www.skookum.org, to print out an application.

Return application to: 

Recruiting Department

PO Box 331113, Fort Lewis, WA  98433

Phone: (253) 967-7828

Fax: (253) 967-2137

Email:  sdavies@skookum.org

Skookum is an Equal Opportunity Employer