Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Under the supervision of the Fleet Supervisor, the Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Mechanic performs a wide variety of preventative and periodic maintenance on City owned vehicles and equipment.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a journey-level position where the incumbent is expected to provide customer service to City departments operating vehicles and equipment. Incumbent must be able to work independently and/or as a member of a team on various projects as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Completes service orders on assigned vehicles and equipment by performing preventative maintenance, repair and overhaul of gasoline, diesel, alternative fuel, hybrid and electric automobiles, light and medium duty trucks and related equipment that includes but is not limited to emergency generators, small construction equipment, bituminous machine, trailers, arrow board trailers, message board trailers, gas, diesel, and electric driven carts, landscape trucks, paints prayer trucks and pressure washer trailers.
• Obtains and maintains professional certifications when needed.
• Repairs light and heavy-duty brake systems; maintains emission control systems; repairs and installs tires; maintains shop and facility equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Performs transfers of special gear from old to new units, usually requiring modification to fit properly.
• Performs daily work tasks in a safe manner according to current professionally accepted safety practices.
• Welds and fabricates as needed for repair or construction; repairs and maintains hydraulic systems; diagnoses and repairs electrical systems.
• Participates in City safety and environmental committees, as assigned.
• Operates a wide variety of automotive related tools and equipment, such as: electronic engine analyzer and other diagnostic equipment, automotive electrical testing and charging devices; grinding, cutting and welding apparatus; metal fabricating tools; alternative fuel vehicle tools and testers; taps and dies; presses and pullers; air conditioning equipment; and other shop related tools.
• Performs preventative and periodic maintenance and repair of the Compressed Natural Gas, gasoline and diesel fueling stations, fuel and service emergency generators.
• Performs full range of preventative and periodic maintenance and repair, modification and installation services to City fleet.
• Submits daily work orders and logs, keeps records; enters work order information and makes reports as required. Monitors fuel deliveries, cleans shop and shop tools; orders and stores parts needed for inventory.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A sufficient combination of work experience, training and/or education which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge, skills and abilities such as:

• Two (2) years of experience as a vehicle/heavy duty mechanic.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

• Possession of a Class A Driver's License within 6 months of employment.
• Possession of a valid commercial Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge Of:

• The assembly and operation of auxiliary equipment typically found in vehicles, trucks and construction equipment.
• The method of operation and use of a variety of automotive vehicles and equipment, including gas and electric welding equipment.
• Maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems, air systems, cooling systems, automatic and standard transmissions and clutches.
• Safe work practices and use of required safety equipment.
• The methods used to tune-up automotive vehicles.
• Automotive electronic principles and operations including schematic concepts.
• The methods used in metal fabrication.
• Principles and operation of internal combustion gasoline, diesel, CNG, and alternative fuel engines and hybrid powertrains.
• Garage safety procedures.
• The vehicle code pertaining to lighting systems, emission control systems, and brake systems.
• The uses of oils, greases and lubricating devices.
• Maintenance, repair, and overhaul requirements of light and medium duty trucks, automobiles, small construction equipment and other equipment that includes but is not limited to emergency generators, bituminous machine, trailers, arrow board trailers, message board trailers, landscape trucks, paint sprayer trucks, gas, diesel, and electric driven carts.
• Preventative maintenance inspection methods.
• The use of testing equipment such as an electronic engine analyzer, voltmeter, exhaust emission analyzer, and oscilloscope.

Ability To:

• Effectively communicate with others in all settings.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Prepare job reports.
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Operate motor vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the public, vendors and fellow employees.
• Work effectively as part of a group or team.
• Diagnose defects in and perform repairs on a wide variety of automotive and construction equipment; ability to weld and fabricate.
• Use and care for related tools and equipment.
• Operate and use a computer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,917.00 - $8,269.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person