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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.

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This source lists 20 tasks, including 20 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 07/2017.

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Core · Task 3001 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.

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Core · Task 3000 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.

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Core · Task 3002 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.

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Core · Task 3008 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.

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Core · Task 3004 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.

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Core · Task 3009 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.

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Core · Task 3014 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.

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Core · Task 18583 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.

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Core · Task 3003 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.

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Core · Task 3006 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.

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Core · Task 3012 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.

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Core · Task 18584 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.

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Core · Task 3011 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.

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Core · Task 3007 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.

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Core · Task 3005 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.

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Core · Task 3010 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.

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Core · Task 3013 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.

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Core · Task 3015 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.

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Core · Task 3016 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.

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Core · Task 3017 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.

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