Forestry
Mobile Equipment Mechanic
The following are examples of job functions for a Mobile Equipment Mechanic that demand some level of proficiency with digital tools, devices, and systems:
- Maintaining records of service and repairs to equipment
- Maintaining incident reports
- Documenting required spare parts, maintenance materials, and supplies
- Reading and understanding operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Effectively communicating with internal and external parties
- Ordering parts by using manuals and catalogs
Examples of Digital Tools, Devices and Systems for Mobile Equipment Mechanic
- Microsoft Office Suite (Windows Operating System, Excel, Word)
- Internet/ Web for:
- searching online information databases for the diagnosis and repair of machinery and equipment (technical manuals, technical bulletins, and other online technical specifications and standards)
- making digital payments/online transactions
- Digital map reading and way-finding applications
- Computer-assisted design, manufacturing, and machining software including programs such as AutoCAD to make small adjustments to scale drawings to reflect modifications to tools and equipment component
- Hand-held devices with digital interfaces
- Citizens Band (CB) Radio equipment
- Microsoft Outlook and Gmail, etc. to communicate, collaborate and share information with supervisors, co-workers, and suppliers