Technician I (Compressed Air)

PRIMARY FUNCTION:   The primary function of this position is to perform routine mechanical repairs on compressed air equipment   ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties. Uses manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to troubleshoot compressed air equipment. Uses lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired. Uses hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on compressed air equipment. Uses miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems. Uses tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment; cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; uses test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controls powered equipment or tools to make repairs. Climbs up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of vehicle. Uses overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts & other aides to move items off equipment  then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, then back to the equipment for reassembly. Performs inspections, do preventative maintenance, repair engines, power train, hydraulic and electrical components. Uses power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint equipment. Uses instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:   Education: Must have a high school education or GED.   Work Experience: Requires up to two years schooling or direct work experience; Must be mechanically inclined and have good basic knowledge obtained through schooling or work experience;   Physical: Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb besides, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs; Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports.  Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 112 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.   Other: Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders; Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems; Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information; Capable of learning and understanding technical information, service manuals and reports;     This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties.  Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.