AWP Technician - L3

Job Summary:
Under direction repairs/installs and maintains Aerial Work Platform equipment in a safe and professional manner including DC electrical systems, hydraulic systems & associated equipment as well as mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, and subassemblies by performing the duties listed below.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe maintenance and repair of a variety of Aerial Work Platforms and associated equipment which utilise mechanical, diesel, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Installs and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical parts such as hydraulic cylinders, engine parts, switches, controllers, and associated components.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; lubricates and cleans parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections; lubricates and cleans parts.
• Diagnoses and carries out preventive maintenance according to manufacturers and Manlift requirements, as well as fault finding, troubleshooting, and attending breakdowns on all equipment in the rental and sales fleet.
• Operates equipment, demonstrates, and familiarizes customers when necessary; maintains service vehicle in a clean & professional manner.
• Inspects used parts to determine imperfections or changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments; repairs or replaces defective parts & components.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices & equipment.
• Calibrates equipment using electronic aids and procedures and programmable controllers.
• Troubleshoots and inspects machine (mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components) to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Performs a variety of specialized maintenance and repair work assigned, such as major overhauls of engine, hydraulic pumps & cylinders, rotary coupling, swing drive, torque hub, and other mechanical components.
• Performs first check and final inspection of machines in accordance with TMW guidelines.
• Repairs electrical components such as starter motors, alternators, and various controllers used on the AWP’s.
• Tests and performs pressure setting procedures of function pump control valves, charge & pressure valves, and engine valve lash adjustment.
• Uses basic testing and measuring instruments such as JLG and Ezcal analyzer, multi-meter, battery tester, and mechanical testing/adjusting tools to test, analyze, calibrate, and adjust equipment parameters.
• Reads and interprets basic hydraulic & electrical schematics and troubleshoots faults on various AWP’s; flexible in responding to changes in schedules and scope of job required on all Manlift equipment.
• Travels extensively as workload and schedule demands change and responds to 24-hour emergency calls in an efficient and timely manner to effect immediate repairs.
• Ability to install electrical components, cable, PCBs, and on-board computers on various machines.

Details of More Specific Additional Duties:

• Applying approved methods of work & repair practices. Alternative methods will be considered after consultation. An example of approved procedures for the maintenance and repair of equipment is the “Service Work Order”.
• All Technicians involved in “On site servicing” & “Breakdowns” must adopt & use the approved procedure only. Examples of some of these procedures are the correct use & completion of “Field Service Reports”, correct phone procedure & polite communication with clients at all times.
• Any parts replaced must be recorded on the approved “service work order” or “Field service reports”.
• All parts that are replaced under warranty must have the appropriate paperwork completed as soon as the part has been used. (Determination of warranty status can be obtained from the Workshop Manager).
• All tools used must be operated in the manner for which they were designed, looked after, and returned to their correct location at the end of the working day.
• All work practices must be safe. Applicable “Personal Protective Equipment” such as safety glasses & hearing protection must be used at all times where applicable.

Education:

• Diploma/Certificate in engineering; 3-5 years of increasingly responsible maintenance and repair experience in AWP’s or related equipment.

Experience:

• Manufacturers' training on AWP repair/maintenance.
• Experience & knowledge of diagnostic equipment and procedures.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment and make repetitive hand movements, heights on ladders, to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight, operate/test the assigned equipment, and communicate to exchange information.
• Vision should see in the normal visual range with or without correction; sufficient vision to read computer screens and on-board digital controller screens and schematic drawings.

Desired Knowledge:

• Methods, terminology, tools, and spare parts used in the maintenance and repair of AWPs.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices involved in AWP operation & maintenance.