Salary:$21.86 - $26.41 Hourly (Mechanic 1 - GS.08N)$23.79 - $28.74 Hourly (Mechanic 2 - GS.09N)$25.45 - $30.75 Hourly (Mechanic 3 - GS.10N)Work Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects. The City offers up to 27 days of PTO, 12 Paid Holidays, andmore!Work Location:Pending upon assignment.FLSA Status:This is aNon-Exemptposition.Department: Public Works - Fleet ServicesNote: The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is a three level series. Candidates may be hired at any level in the series depending on experience and qualifications.CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:Incumbents in this classification are responsible for performing routine maintenance and repair of City vehicles and equipment. Duties may include performing preventive maintenance, changing starters, batteries and belts; changing fluids; performing alignments; assisting journey level mechanics and cleaning shop areas. Work is performed with moderate supervision.SERIES LEVEL:The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is a three level fleet services series.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.Performs vehicle servicing activities which includes changing oil, checking fluid levels, inspecting brakes, chassis components and tires and performing other related activities. Logs result in appropriate forms.Responds to emergency calls for vehicle service in the field; may transport equipment and vehicles.Changes and repairs tires on City trucks and vehicles.Evaluates, detects and diagnoses major and/or minor electrical and mechanical problems on vehicles and/or equipment and implements required repairs which includes replacing starters and generators; realigning brakes and front ends; adjusting clutches; repairing air conditioning; installing thermostats and water pumps; greasing fittings and/or performing other related activities.Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and/or equipment which includes refilling lubricants; tuning up engines; replacing worn parts; inspecting vehicles and equipment for safety hazards and/or performing other related activities.Participates in performing major overhauls which includes rebuilding alternators; removing and reinstalling transmissions and/or performing other related activities.Installs and repairs auxiliary emergency lights, cameras and/or other related equipment.Uses and maintains a full set of hand, power and shop tools and equipment related to the work; observes safe work methods and utilizes safety equipment related to the work.Assists in performing welding, cutting and fabrication of metal materials for heavy and light equipment repairs and/or modifications.Monitors and maintains inventory of applicable fleet maintenance supplies, inventory and equipment.Assists in cleaning and maintaining fleet shop area.May be required to use, carry and answer their cell phone as determined by their job duties and the department head.Must meet regular attendance requirements.Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.Performs other duties as assigned.This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):When working as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic 1,
Performs diagnostic tests to identify and rebuild/repair malfunctions on all diesel, gasoline and electric equipment (Refuse trucks, Brush collec ion trucks, Sweepers; Dump trucks, Tractors, Mowers, Leaf collection systems, Salt spreaders, Construction equipment, etc). Makes repairs to include overhaul of major and minor sub-systems. Diagnose hydraulic malfunctions, engines, repairs pumps, cylinders and control valves.Overhauls pumps, actuators, transmissions, compressors, vacuum and electric controls and components. May weld and cut parts using welding equipment. Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency. Installs and repairs air-conditioning components.Performs diagnostic tests and repairs/overhauls complete brake and steering systems. Performs inspections and serviceability/reliability checks/repairs/rebuilds on all brake, steering and driveline components. Performs in-depth preventative maintenance inspections and makes repairs to ensure reliability and safety.Performs diagnostic tests and repairs on emission control systems. Must be able to make electrical system servicing and repairs on the majority of vehicles and equipment assigned.Performs accurate documentation on repair work orders. Has ability to correctly open, document and close repair work orders. Correctly charges parts to work orders, completes all required documentation. Utilizes laptop computers to complete, verify parts/labor and inputs comments to detail repairs made.Ensure a SAFE work environment, identifies/correct safety infractions, walks and talks safety. Wears PPE as required, performs job risk assessments.Performs emergency road services to equipment outside the garage. Prepares and maintains records and reports relating to work accomplished. Performs other related work as required and assigned by supervisor.When working as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic 2 / Heavy Equipment Mechanic 3,All responsibilities from Heavy Equipment Mechanic 1 including the following additional responsibilities:Performs major and minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on power drive, brakes, steering mechanisms, and electrical, cooling and related systems on light and heavy motorized equipment and vehicles.Repairs and adjusts hydraulic and vacuum operated systems; replaces hydraulic motors, hoses and fittings; installs and adjusts power takeoffs.Performs welding, fabrication and machine work incidental to completion of repair assignments.Performs service calls for landfill equipment and on road equipment.Adjusts and makes repairs to diesel engines; adjusts or repairs valves, carburetors, generators and related units; replaces all worn or defective parts. Performs daily housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and organized shop.Performs other related work as required and assigned by supervisor including those assigned to lower levels in the series.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GED and required years of experience depending upon level series. Any combination of vocational/technical training in equipment or automotive mechanics and/or experience may be combined to satisfy the required experience, or any combination of equivalent experience and education.One (1) year of preventive maintenance experience required. This is a career ladder position. This position will receive an automatic progression to Heavy Mechanic 2 when the incumbent has achieved the required minimum qualifications and licenses/certifications for the next position in the series.(Mechanic 1)Three (3) years of preventive maintenance experience required. This is a career ladder