DSL 830 - Operation & Maintenance

1. Explain safety in operation
   1. State personal safety rules
   2. State rules for general job safety
   3. State safety rules for operating different pieces of equipment
   4. State safety rules for driving truck
2. Demonstrate general shop knowledge
   1. Identify different fasteners
   2. Identify hose
   3. Identify tubing
   4. Properly demonstrate the use of different measuring tools
   5. Demonstrate appropriate use of lifting equipment
   6. Demonstrate appropriate use of hand tools
   7. Demonstrate appropriate use of air tools
   8. Demonstrate knowledge of different oil, grease, lubricants, coolants, fuels and other fluids
3. Demonstrate good shop practices
   1. Be on time for scheduled shift
   2. Be on task in the shop
   3. Maintain a clean and organized work space
   4. Demonstrate safe practices
   5. Work with a team
   6. Show the ability to follow directions and recommended procedures
   7. Describe the environment of service facility
   8. Explain mandated regulations
   9. Discuss hazard identification and prevention
4. Demonstrate inspection and maintenance of engine systems
   1. Perform engine oil change and service
   2. Explain cooling system testing
   3. Explain air intake and exhaust system testing
5. Demonstrate inspection and maintenance of truck systems
   1. Perform truck chassis lubrication
   2. Discuss air brake system tests
   3. Discuss steering components by performing a steering system inspection
   4. Explain suspension components by adjusting a truck rear suspension
   5. Explain wheel alignment by performing a truck alignment and inspection
6. Demonstrate inspection and maintenance of heavy equipment systems
   1. Perform equipment chassis lubrication
   2. Discuss track components
   3. Discuss tires by performing a tire inspection
   4. Explain knowledge of track components by performing a track inspection
   5. Explain knowledge of hydraulics by performing a hydraulic system service
   6. Identify different types of machines
7. Demonstrate knowledge of truck operation
   1. State duties and responsibilities of operator
   2. Perform DOT walk around inspection
   3. Demonstrate proper application for shifting gears
   4. Demonstrate the ability to back-up a tractor/trailer combination
   5. Perform trailer hook-up and unhook
   6. Slide adjustable tractor 5^th wheel and adjustable trailer axles
   7. Demonstrate operation of different combination units
8. Demonstrate equipment operation
   1. State responsibilities of operator
   2. Perform equipment walk around
   3. Explain equipment controls
   4. Operate equipment in designated area
9. Demonstrate engine dynamometer testing
   1. Perform dynamometer tests on a live engine
   2. Discuss engine performance terminology such as horsepower and torque
10. Demonstrate safe loading and unloading of equipment
    1. Safely load equipment onto a trailer
    2. Explain knowledge to load and lash equipment