Job description:
Works with electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, diesel and pneumatic equipment for maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include but are not limited to the following:
Observes mechanical devices/parts in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
Dismantles devices/parts to gain access to lubricate, clean and/or repair equipment.
Examines form, texture and dimensional requirement of parts to detect imperfections of devices and/or parts.
Adjusts functional parts of devices/parts and control instruments.
Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.
Performs repairs and maintenance for all processing and transportation equipment.
Welds on equipment/parts as needed.
Establishes/adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of equipment.
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department and work crew.
Analyzes, assist with and resolves work related issues and concerns.
Maintains production records and work order reports
Maintains good housekeeping practices in all assigned work areas.
Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, and standards.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 2 to 5 employees in Transport Repair. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Six to twelve months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English. Ability to speak in English effectively to communicate with customers and/or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to read and comprehend blue prints or other related building or equipment instructional guides.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift
and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Employee is required to wear a hard hat, safety vest and safety eye protection at all times in a processing area. Employee is required to wear approved respirator while burning or working with cut off saw. Respirator must conform to the standards established in the Company Respirator Policy.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MANAGEMENT STATEMENT
It is understood that Management has attempted to include all information pertaining to the above listed job description. However, this job description is subject to change and/or additions. Additional tasks or job assignments may be added without prior notice. Any questions or comments regarding or pertaining to this job description should be directed to the Yard Manager.
