Diesel mechanic helper vs heavy equipment mechanic

Differences between diesel mechanic helper and heavy equipment 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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Heavy equipment mechanic example responsibilities.

• Maintain and manage shop for parts, supplies and priority in jobs and cleanliness.
• Operate grinders, vises, jacks, cranes, drill presses, pallet lifts, wheel lifts, and solvent tank.
• Perform corrosion control and painting procedures on equipment using grinders, sanders, respirators and paint guns.
• Fix and maintain all types of heavy equipment such as backhoe, excavator, bull dozer and grader.
• Analyze and diagnose problems, troubleshoot electrical systems and their mechanical components.
• Perform queries into competitor technology to maintain ability to perform accurate diagnosis on equipment not produce by caterpillar.
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