Diesel mechanic helper vs field mechanic

Differences between diesel mechanic helper and field mechanic duties and responsibilities

Diesel mechanic helper example responsibilities.

• Accomplish several other kenworth basic training modules.Skills UsedProblem solving, mechanical aptitude, and efficient workmanship.
• Raise heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment by using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
• Perform maintenance and repair on Volvo, GMC, and Isuzu trucks, as well as other makes.
• Certify in Peterbilt and Volvo electrical and a/c systems
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Field mechanic example responsibilities.

• Have visited various locations and have accomplished field preventive maintenance on compressors.
• Dismantle and re-assemble equipment, using hoists and handtools.
• Supervise mechanics in the diagnosis and repair of technical difficulties, installation and in mechanical failures of military equipment.
• Construct and assemble sub- assemblies and assemble components including shafts, pulley, bearings, gearboxes and conveyor components.
• Repair and maintain the tar kettles and up keep of all compressors, and push behind blowers.
• Perform all levels of repair and maintenance for school buses, vans, pickups, trailers, mowers and snow blowers.
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