DIESEL MECHANIC (013)
Locomotive Diesel Mechanic
Tractor Mechanic (Diesel)
Inspects, tests, and performs field repairs and adjustments, unit replacement, or complete rebuilding of Diesel engines and accessory equipment in a mobile or fixed repair shop.
Visually inspects or uses such testing devices as test light and injector testing apparatus to determine causes of faulty operation. Locates trouble and makes repairs and adjustments on timing gears, ignition, transmission, brakes, clutches, differentials, superchargers, and fuel injection systems. Using such tools and equipment as auto Mechanic's tools, valve grinders, drill presses, and lathes, replaces defective unit or subassemblies or completely tears down, overhanls, and rebuilds unit or subassemlylies. Must have knowledge of the theory, construction, and operation of Diesel powered engines.
SUGGESTED SUBSTTTUTES
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Last modified on Monday, 20 September 2010 05:00