DIESEL TRUCK AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of duties involved in the inspection, maintenance and repair of diesel trucks and motorized equipment; and do related work as required.
• Receive assignments of inspections to be made and repair work to be done from a superior; work methods subject to approval, not constantly supervised; all work reviewed upon completion for satisfactory results and may be inspected closely for conformity with technical requirements.
• Usually exercise no supervision, although may direct the activities of a subordinate assigned to assist.
• Inspect, maintain and repair automobiles, trucks, tractors, snowplows, hydraulic equipment, road maintenance machinery and related mechanical equipment.
• Inspect, adjust, repair, rebuild and replace, when necessary, transmission, diesel engines, main bearing assemblies, steering assemblies, front and rear axles, differentials, air and hydraulic braking systems, magnetos, carburetors, starters, generators and distributors.
• Perform tasks such as refacing, reseating and grinding valves; honing cylinders, replacing bushings, bearings, and gaskets; timing motor; aligning front wheels; relining brakes; inspecting and repairing alternator systems.
• Do automotive body, radiator, electrical and battery work not requiring the work of a specialist.
• Adjust and repair sanding equipment.
• Perform simple welding tasks; adjust and repair truck body and lifts.
• Repair tools and garage equipment.
• Make urgent and emergency repairs on the road.
• Operate a snowplow, truck or other equipment in an urgent or emergency situation.
• Study the construction, operation and maintenance requirements of all newly acquired trucks, equipment and passenger car models.
• Test and troubleshoot hydraulic system using meters and gate valves; adjust and repair hydraulic valves, fabricate hydraulic hoses, test hydraulic pumps and motors.
• Generate appropriate documentation for the initiation and tracking of work orders through to completion, both in-house and the general marketplace.
• Review invoice documents for work performed by private sector sources for appropriateness or work scope and accuracy.
• Do related work as required.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the tools, equipment and methods employed in diesel truck and motorized equipment; a skill in the use of tools and equipment employed in the repair of diesel trucks and motorized equipment; the ability to perform a wide variety of tasks in the repair of rebuilding of motorized equipment without detailed instructions or close supervision; capacity to perform work while exposed to extreme weather conditions; to perform heavy lifting as assignments require; to knowledgeably exercise safety precautions and common prudence as applied to work performance in roadway settings, materials and fuels handling and storage, and equipment operations; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a senior high school or a recognized GED equivalency, and completion of a vocational or trade school course in the field of diesel truck repair and maintenance; AND EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through: employment as a general diesel mechanic for a construction company, trucking fleet operation, or provider of diesel truck equipment repair services. OR, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of appointment: 1. Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued motor vehicle driver’s license 2. Must be physically qualified by a physician’s certificate. Within 6 months of appointment: 1. Must possess and maintain a valid Rhode Island state inspection license.

Pay

Salary Range $72,508 - $78,052 (annual pay includes a $9.83 per hour trade stipend)

Schedule

7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Friday; days off are Saturday and Sunday.