Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Posted:
5/29/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Gila Bend, Arizona, United States ⋅ Arizona, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Tunista Logistics Solutions LLC

Regular

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Heavy Equipment Mechanic repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles, Heavy Equipment, Fire Trucks, Dump Trucks or tractors. Work involves most of the following: Diagnosing the source of trouble and determining the extent of repairs required; replacing worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, or other engine parts; grinding and adjusting valves; rebuilding carburetors; Replacing transmissions; and repairing fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems, Hydraulic systems. In general, the work of the Heavy Equipment Mechanic requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Heavy Equipment Mechanic repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles, Heavy Equipment, Fire Trucks, Dump Trucks or Tractors. Work involves most of the following: Diagnosing the source of trouble and determining the extent of repairs required; replacing worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, or other engine parts; grinding and adjusting valves; rebuilding carburetors; Replacing transmissions; and repairing fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems, Hydraulic systems. In general, the work of the Heavy Equipment Mechanic requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent.
 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibilities. However, position does assign work orders and prioritize work to appropriate staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

  • Heavy Equipment and Fire Truck Maintenance.
  • Repair/Replace tires.
  • Trouble shooting electrical, hydraulic, fuel delivery system, engine diagnostics.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly with customers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have 4 years’ experience.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have a current drivers license.
  • Must be able to pass a back ground check to work on Base.

    PREFERENCE STATEMENT
    Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

    EEO STATEMENT
    Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
     
    REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
    It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
     
    The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
     
    This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.