Heavy Duty Repairman

Arcata Associates, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcata Associates, Inc. in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Heavy Duty Repairman to repair and maintain heavy construction equipment, verify parts, and ensure safe operation. The role includes diagnosing defects, dismantling and reassembling machinery, and testing systems to confirm performance.

Requirements include high school/GED and 2–5 years of heavy equipment experience; union requirements and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance are noted. CDL is desirable for the position.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required; technical/vocational training preferred.
• Heavy Duty Repairman with heavy truck and fuel truck experience.
• 2–5 years' experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment.
• Experience diagnosing equipment using laptop computers, gauges, and instruments across electronics, hydraulics, powertrain, engines, and general machine performance.
• Journeyman status per Union rules; CDL desired.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operates and inspects machinery to diagnose defects.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Examines parts for damage or wear with micrometers and gauges.
• Replaces defective engines and subassemblies like transmissions.
• Tests overhauled equipment for operating efficiency.
• May assist with cleaning parts and with assembly/disassembly of equipment.
• May repair and maintain mining machinery such as shovels and drilling/cutting machines.
• Reviews data to ensure correct parts are identified and issued for repairs.
• Ensures all operations are conducted safely and stops work if hazards are observed.

Skills

Heavy truck experience

Fuel truck experience

Troubleshooting heavy equipment

Diagnostics with laptops/gauges

Body shop experience

Journeyman status

Top Secret clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training preferred

Tools

Basic welding skills

Basic tools usage

Job description

This position is represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Heavy Duty Repairman

Purpose And Scope

Repairs and assesses malfunctions, rebuilds, and performs maintenance on heavy equipment and construction equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools. Position is represented by a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Operates and inspects machinery or equipment to diagnose defects.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools.
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions.
• Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• May engage in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• May repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery, such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines.
• Reviews technical data and data systems to ensure proper repair parts are identified, acquired (if required) and issued to the repair work order and required repairs are completed according to that technical data.
• Assures all operations are conducted in a safe manner, and stops work if hazardous conditions are observed

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• High school education or GED equivalent required. Technical, vocational, trade school education or equivalent is also preferred.
• Heavy Duty Repairman with heavy truck and fuel truck experience.
• Two to five years' experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment.
• Experience in diagnosing equipment utilizing laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, and general machine performance is expected.
• Experience with boy shop work.
• Experience in the following equipment: Zipper and Vermeer rock saws.
• Knowledge of basic tools and tool usage, including basic welding skills.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) desired.
• Possess Journeyman status per Union rules.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a required Top Secret level security clearance.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Long periods of standing
• Periodic exposure to seasonal heat and cold
• Working with oils and greases, and noise.
• Working outside, stooping, bending, squatting, or working in a prone position.

Mental Demands

• Constant attention to detail in high traffic areas or working in tight, close spaces;
• Must be able to read/write/speak English;
• Must possess basic mathematical skills

Arcata Associates is an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.