Currently recruiting for Heavy Equipment Mechanic
The Heavy Equipment Mechanic performs skilled maintenance and repair of the County's vehicles, heavy equipment, and other related equipment. The work consists of performing skilled mechanical duties under general direction within a frame work of well-defined policies and procedures.
$51,896.00 - $63,065.60 Annually
For full job description and to apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mendocinoca/jobs/4439171/heavy-equipment-mechanic
Final filing date: April 10, 2024
Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Perform unscheduled repair of equipment and vehicles.
Perform maintenance and repair work on automobiles, trucks, tractors, graders, dozers, gas and diesel engines, and other related equipment.
Develop special replacement and innovative parts for new and rebuilt equipment.
Repair equipment in the field as necessary.
Inspect, trouble-shoot, and overhaul transmissions, electrical systems, cooling systems, valves, pistons, hydraulic lifts, carburetors, and other related systems.
Perform safety checks on light, heavy, and related equipment.
Perform routine or special maintenance and repair work on air hammers, water pumps, weed eaters, generators, and various other pieces of light equipment.
Assist in the relocation or transportation of light and heavy equipment to various service locations.
Perform routine lubrications and other service-related duties as required.
Perform routine maintenance around the shop and service area as required.
Attend seminars and classes on the maintenance and repair of equipment.
Review and research services and repair manuals.
Maintain files and records pertaining to individual work load.
Enter daily repair and maintenance activity and use of inventory into computer system.
Maintain inventory of parts, equipment, and supplies.
Answer telephone and respond to questions or takes messages as appropriate.
Perform body and fender repair work, including welding, cutting, painting, and various other procedures.
Prepare requisitions for equipment replacement of parts and maintenance supplies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education and Experience:
One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school and at least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience related to the maintenance of heavy and light equipment and vehicles; or
An equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Class C Driver's License.
Valid CA Class B Commercial Driver's License (Manual Transmission), with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements, preferred but not required.
Please visit www.mendocinocounty.gov/jobs for full job description and to apply.
Mendocino County is an equal opportunity employer.