Future Dump Truck

Concept dump truck by Haishan Deng. Click here to see more of this.

Installation of Caterpillar G3516 genset

This picture shows the installation of a Cat G3516 methane gas fed generator set

Komatsu dealer in Philippines

Maxima Equipment is the sole Komatsu dealer in the Philippines. Their main office is located at Quezon City. Their main workshop is located along the North Luzon Expressway near malinta exit

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Who is a heavy equipment mechanic?

According to the Bureau of Local Employment DOLE.

Heavy Equipment Mechanics perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy trucks, earth moving and related construction equipment including road graders, tractors, garbage trucks, dump trucks, and bulldozers.

Tasks

• Diagnose, service and repair various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as mechanical and electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, high voltage generators, and pneumatic systems;
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in the equipment;
• Fabricate, modify and install special equipment or replacement parts;
• Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments on fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires and clutches;
• Change filters and oil, and lubricate vehicles and motor driven equipment;
• Diagnose problems, disassemble units, repair or replace parts, and reassemble units;
• Overhaul engines, replace engines, and rebuild components;
• Tune gas and diesel engines; services valves; fuel filters and turbo chargers; and pressure checks fuel filters;
• Prepare work orders and cost material estimates.

Basic Educational Requirement

A high school diploma and completion of a formal training in a heavy equipment mechanic training program is a pre requisite to qualify for the job. This is to be supplemented with on--the-job training for certain periods of time.

Skills and Competencies

• Mechanical aptitude;
• Knowledgeable about the fundamentals of diesel engines, transmission, electrical systems, computers, and hydraulics;
• Care and use of hand and power tools employed in all phases of heavy equipment mechanical maintenance and repair work;
• Ability to make skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects to repair equipments;
• Ability to read, understand, and apply information from charts, graphs, and manuals;
• Ability to read, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions.

Physical Attributes and Characteristics

• Flexible and have the capacity to learn new skills quickly;
• Physically fit (i.e. can move heavy objects; bend or stoop repeatedly overtime; lift arms above shoulder level).

Salary/Compensation

The monthly basic salary of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic may range from P10,000 to P18,000 depending on the industry he is employed.

Prospects for Career Advancement

Highly experienced heavy equipment mechanics and those with leadership ability may become shop supervisors or service managers. Others may become entrepreneurs and open their own repair shops where they can work independently and earn higher incomes.

Employment Opportunities

Employment of Heavy Equipment Mechanics is expected to grow to support the needs of industries such as in construction; mining; transport; and services that deal with equipment dealership, rental and leasing.

Techology would also result to more complicated equipment requiring the services of specially-trained technicians to provide periodic repair and maintenance of equipment.

Cost of Training *

The training cost for heavy equipment mechanics approximately ranges from P6,000 - P8,000 and training duration is about 3 months.

* Based on 2007 traning rates

http://www.ble.dole.gov.ph/occupation.asp

Ideas and Insights

Constructionequipment.com

Forums

heavyequipmentforums.com

Hydraulics

Fluid Power Forums - Powered by eve community

Glossary of seals, gaskets, orings, o-rings, rubber

Hydrauilicspneumatics.com

Hydraulic Tutorials

Fluid power basics - Hydraulics Pneumatics

Tyco Flow Control, Literature

Fluid Power

HE Maintenance World

Eaton Vickers

Bosch Rexroth

hydraulicsupermarket.com

Employment

http://www.maizisandmiller.com/
Placement agency for mechanics in Canada

Safety

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration www.osha.gov

MSHA - Mine Safety and Health Administration www.msha.gov

CCOH - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca/

NIOSH - The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health www.cdc.gov/niosh/

Machining

A mechanic should know at least the basics of machining. Below are some useful links.

http://www.torchmate.com/index.htm
CNC cutting equipment with pictures and prices

Trainings

HE Mechanic outlook from US Department of Labor

Heavy equipment facts and figures from heavyequipment.com

Equipment manufacturers and dealers

Caterpillar

P&H Mining Equipment

Volvo

http://www.bigyellowsteel.com/
with pictures and rates

http://www.macleanengineering.com/
mining equipment manufacturer and dealer

rdhminingequipment.com
Canada, rockbolters, scooptrams, Drillmaster, underground mining equipment

Equipment operator training

Ekpass

Crane Institute of America
Crane operator training