Diesel Powered Equipment Technology - Illinois Central College

5. What are graduate career opportunities?Dealer Level:• Service Technician, Heavy EquipmentMaintains, repairs, and overhauls equipment. Reads service manual andappropriate service bulletins for diagnosing malfunctions, testing,disassembly, repair, reassembly and adjustments for diesel engines, powertrains, electrical systems, air-conditioning, and hydraulic systems. Willperform all steps of equipment service using hand tools, test equipment,precision-measuring instruments and specialized service tools. Willcoordinate parts replacement with the parts person.• Service Technician, Diesel Fuel InjectionRebuilds, tests, and calibrates fuel injection pumps and nozzles as used ondiesel engines. Studies repair order and disassembles or tests unit todetermine cause of malfunction or owner complaint. Refinishes or replacesdefective components. Assembles and calibrates components usingappropriate test equipment.• Service Technician, Consumer ProductsRepairs single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and three-cylinder four-cycle engines orsingle-cylinder, two-cycle engines used to power lawn mowers, garden tractors,and similar machines using appropriate hand tools and specialized service tools.The technician shall also diagnose and repair electrical systems, hydraulicsystems, and power trains used on consumer product equipment.• Service Manager, Heavy EquipmentSupervises and coordinates activities of service technicians. Studies workschedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of jobassignment. Interprets company policy to workers and enforces safetyregulations. Recommends measures to improve equipment service methodsand quality of repair. Analyzes and resolves work problems. Maintains timeand production records. Maintains quality customer relations. Purchasetools and supplies for the service center.• Parts Person, Heavy EquipmentSells heavy equipment supplies, accessories, and replacement parts.Ascertains make and serial number and reads catalog or microfiche for partnumber of item. Receives payment or obtains credit authorization. Stocksinventory shelves and maintains showroom display in good order.• Parts Manager, Heavy EquipmentSupervises and coordinates activities of the parts person. Studies workschedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of the jobassignment. Receives, stores, and issues spare and replacement parts usedin the repair and/or maintenance of equipment. Maintains an economicallyjustifiable parts inventory for the dealership and dealership clientele.Markets replacement parts and supplies that are competitive and appropriatefor the season. 17