MOS Description

62B

Construction Equipment Repairer

Major Duties - The construction equipment repairer supervises and performs unit, direct support and general support maintenance on construction equipment which includes that used for earthmoving, grading, and compaction; lifting and loading; quarrying and rock crushing; asphalt and concrete mixing and surfacing; water pumping; air compression ad pneumatic tools; and power bridging.

Entry Level - Maintains unit direct and general support and replaces brake actuators, batteries, starter motors, alternators, mechanical fuel pumps, hydraulic cylinders/pumps/control valves, drive shafts, universal joints, service brake shoes, disc-brake pads, water pumps, turbochargers, cylinder heads, high-pressure fuel injection pumps, wheel bearings/seals, steering unit torque link, and road wheels. Adjusts engine speed governor/valves, carburetors, boom-hoist brakes/clutches, dry-disc clutches, steering brakes, track tension/assemblies, fuel injector racks, and steering unit brake levers. Charges suspension accumulators, transmission shift accumulators, and main hydraulic accumulators.

Skill Level 2 - Performs duties in preceding skill level, supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Troubleshoots, repairs and overhauls engines, final drives, power trans, hydraulic systems, and fuel system components. Performs welding and cutting to accomplish repairs.

Specific Qualifications for Initial Award of MOS: