Description
The construction equipment repairer supervises and performs field level maintenance on construction equipment which includes that used for earthmoving, grading, and compaction; lifting and loading; quarrying and rock crushing; asphalt and concrete mixing, and surfacing; water pumping; air compression and pneumatic tools; and powered bridging.
Core Skills
- heavy equipment diagnostics and repair
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- hydraulic and pneumatic systems troubleshooting
- electrical and electronic subsystem repair
- use of technical manuals and schematics
- maintenance recordkeeping and documentation
- shop safety and OSHA practices
- parts identification and requisition
- field maintenance under austere conditions
- root cause analysis
- workload prioritization
- team coordination in maintenance shops
- training and mentoring junior mechanics
- basic use of computerized maintenance systems
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic Certification (ASE)
- Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Welding Certification (AWS)
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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