Service tech journeyman (cmd 1776) - united states, corpus christi

job purpose

the employee serves as a lead worker overseeing two or more lower-level service technicians. the service technician journeyman provides technical assistance in diagnosis and repair of heavy equipment, working closely with lower level technicians. under guidance of supervision, the journeyman schedules work, monitors quality control for work performed, and customer relations.

qualifications

must high school diploma or equivalent, accredited trade school graduate preferred

must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the construction and mining machinery industry

knowledge, skills, and abilities

must have a working knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of machinery and engines

must have knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of equipment

must possess skills in the use of a variety of hand tools, mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists

must possess skills in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment, and the use of gas and electric welding equipment

must be able to pass and maintain drug and alcohol testing requirement as outlined by wpi’s policy

must be able to lift 50 pounds, and be able to bend and twist several times a day

must have the ability to read manuals and schematics, rebuild engines and major driveline components.

must be dependable and work independently

must maintain good client relations and have the ability to communicate with other mechanics about repair work needed

must have a current driver’s license and acceptable driving record per wpi insurance carrier standards when driving a company vehicle

must have the ability to effectively operate test equipment, and have good trouble-shooting skills

must be able to read hydraulic and electrical schematics

working conditions:

typical hours of work monday through friday; 7:30m. to 4:00 p.m.

weekend hours as necessary

may require work in inclement weather conditions and/or hazardous work environments

qualifications

behaviors

required

detail oriented: capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

dedicated: devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

functional expert: considered a thought leader on a subject

motivations

required

goal completion: inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

work-life balance: inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

self-starter: inspired to perform without outside help

equal opportunity employer/protected veterans/individuals with disabilities

the contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. however, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 cfr 60-1.35(c)

duties and responsibilities

fabricates, modifies, and installs special equipment or replacement parts using mills, lathes, welders, torch sets, plasma cutter, and metal cutting saws

troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and repair

repairs and services track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hand bars, track adjusters, hydraulic, reversers, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions

service, diagnoses, repairs and maintains speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy-duty multi-axle suspensions

tunes gas and diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers, and pressure checks fuel filters, adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc.

diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassembles units in the cooling, drive, brake, electrical, steering, heating and air conditioning, hydraulic and air systems

overhauls engines, replaces engines, and rebuilds components

diagnoses, services and repairs various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, transmissions, computer controlled automatic transmissions and pneumatic systems

keep tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized and in good working condition

may assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques

perform other duties as assigned

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