WORK PROCESSES
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
620.261-022
APPROXIMATE HOURS
A. Construction Machinery (Bulldozers, Power Shovels, Graders, Scrapers, Pay Rollers)
500
1. Learn operation of equipment
2. Learn application of equipment to jobs
3. Preventive maintenance
B. Construction Machinery Equipment (Wenches, Arches Angle, and Straight Dozer Blades, Cabs, Hydraulic System)
500
1. Mount
2. Adjust & regulate
3. Learn care & operation
C. Running Gear (Track Chains, Track Rollers, Front Idlers, Top Idlers, Pads, Wheels)
500
1. Repair & Maintain
2. Assemble
3. Adjust
D. Power Train Assemblies (for Accessories)
1,500
1. Maintain & repair clutches
2. Maintain & repair transmissions
3. Maintain & repair differentials
4. Maintain & repair final drives
5. Maintain & repair torque converters
E. Gas & Diesel Engines
1,500
Overhaul
1. Cylinder heads & valves
2. Cylinder assemblies
3. Crankshafts & bearings
4. Timing gears
F. Troubleshooting
1,000
1. Determine cause
2. Make major & minor adjustment
a) Lights
b) Ignition
c) Timing
G. Carburetor Repairing
500
1. Diesel
a) Injectors
b) Injection pumps
2. Gasoline carburetors
TOTAL HOURS
6,000
