Equipment Mechanic 1-General Services

About the role

The Equipment Mechanic position performs skilled repairs and maintenance work on a wide variety of heavy (on road heavy duty vehicles greater than 20K GVWR) and light duty grounds equipment, as well as off road grounds or construction equipment. This position also performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Repairs motor vehicles and/or equipment according to manufacturer standards.
• Inspects and diagnoses various problems.
• Maintains gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, electrical, and other related systems.
• Maintains and repairs dozers, backhoes, rollers, pavers, milling machines, a wide variety of other heavy duty equipment and light duty grounds equipment such as mowers and golf course equipment, etc.
• Rebuilds pumps, cylinder heads, cable control units, and renews pins and bushings on tracks.
• Performs machine lathe work when necessary.
• Welds on occasion.
• Repairs or replaces worn or defective parts.
• Adjusts fuel systems and performs tune-ups.
• May perform emissions test.
• Road tests vehicles before and after repairs.
• Provides roadside assistance for emergency repairs outside of shop.
• Safeguards proper service is maintained.
• Completes work orders on every vehicle repaired.
• Keeps tools, equipment, and shop area clean and orderly.
• Acquires parts from outside sources.
• Attends training seminars as needed.
• Operates a service truck safely (General Services).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and one (1) year of experience repairing motor vehicles and/or equipment.
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and completion of Automotive Repair studies from an accredited trade school.
• Valid Driver License **Must have or obtain a Class B driver license within 12 months of employment**.
• Employee must furnish proper tools to perform the job.
• If selected, will be able to obtain a Class B driver license within twelve months of employment.
• Indicate understanding that proper tools must be furnished to perform the job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience repairing motor vehicles and/or equipment (one year).
• Certified in or completed Automotive repair studies from an accredited trade school.
• Ability to obtain a Class B driver license within 12 months of employment.
• Furnishing proper tools to perform the job.

Skills

• Valid Class B commercial driver's license with required indorsements.

Benefits

Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service) 1 Sick Day per month 12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year 3 Personal days per month 1 Sick Day per month 12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified