Equipment Mechanic III (AFSCME, Non-Exempt)

About the role

This is senior level, highly skilled work in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel powered equipment and vehicles. The work requires diagnosing, repairing and maintaining complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems, engine, transmission, brake, suspension and automotive Heating/AC repair and maintenance, welding, and fabricating.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, maintains, repairs and overhauls all City-owned gasoline and diesel powered vehicles, construction equipment, including police and other emergency vehicles, fire apparatus and EMT vehicles, sanitation trucks, snow plows, busses, excavation and loading equipment and other specialized heavy equipment.
• Diagnoses, removes and replaces and repairs electrical and electronic systems including engine controls, accessories, lighting, charging and cranking systems, engines, fuel systems, ignition systems, emission controls, cooling and exhaust systems.
• Diagnoses, removes and replaces and repairs air, hydraulic and electric brake systems, suspensions, chassis, steering, tires, pumps, motors, tanks, valves, pipes, hoses, hydrostatic transmissions.
• Diagnoses, removes and replaces and repairs heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems; transmissions, clutches, drive shafts, axles, chain drives, u-joints, flex couplings and others.
• Cleans, lubricates, adjusts and repairs the mechanical components of equipment.
• Welds and fabricates parts for damaged vehicles and construction equipment; rebuilds heavy equipment parts using specialized welding equipment.
• Assists and guides less experienced mechanics in the proper operation, repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Makes parts lists, completes repair orders online, maintains work tools and equipment.
• Cleans and maintains shop area; cleans dirty components or areas on vehicles to be worked on for employee safety and efficiency.
• Tests operates and drives equipment and vehicles; picks up parts and tools; delivers cars and trucks to respective user departments.
• Receives training in contemporary vehicle systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Requirements

  • Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or higher and must possess five (5) or more years of journeyman level experience in gasoline or diesel engine maintenance and repair work.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
  • Must possess or be willing and able to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement within 6 months of employment and maintain it as a condition of employment.
  • Must possess vehicle mechanic tools and cabinet.
  • (Current AFSCME Union contract includes a provision of an $800 annual tool stipend for staff in this position).
  • Must be willing and able to obtain a forklift operator’s certification, air conditioning EPA certification, and an Underground Storage Tank Class C Certification within 6 months of employment and maintain them as a condition of employment.
  • Possession of an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification is preferred.

  Qualifications

  • Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment including gasoline and diesel engines and complex mechanical, hydraulic and electrical operating systems.
  • Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
  • Thorough knowledge of the safe use of oxygen-acetylene and arc welding equipment, preferred.
  • Ability to diagnose and repair complex defects, and troubleshoot a wide variety of vehicle and equipment mechanical problems.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to interpret and work from computerized service manuals, online systems, written specifications and diagrams.
  • Ability to provide information for preparation of accurate fleet maintenance records.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, other employees, and the public.
  • Ability to operate tools and equipment properly and safely.
  • Skill in the use and operations of tools and machinery used in automotive and heavy truck and construction equipment repair work and welding.
  • Ability to utilize City computers for research and communications.
  • Ability to utilize software application to book 100% of all daily billable hours and parts utilized in repairs.

  Skills

  • Ability to diagnose and repair complex defects, and troubleshoot a wide variety of vehicle and equipment mechanical problems.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to interpret and work from computerized service manuals, online systems, written specifications and diagrams.
  • Ability to provide information for preparation of accurate fleet maintenance records.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, other employees, and the public.
  • Ability to operate tools and equipment properly and safely.
  • Skill in the use and operations of tools and machinery used in automotive and heavy truck and construction equipment repair work and welding.
  • Ability to utilize City computers for research and communications.
  • Ability to utilize software application to book 100% of all daily billable hours and parts utilized in repairs.

  Benefits

  Nature Of Work This is senior level, highly skilled work in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel powered equipment and vehicles. The work requires diagnosing, repairing and maintaining complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems, engine, transmission, brake, suspension and automotive Heating/AC repair and maintenance, welding, and fabricating. Working in a teamwork setting, Employee provides guidance, training and assistance to less experienced mechanics. Employees may be assigned tasks of similar or higher level classifications to gain experience and training in preparation for advancement. Work is performed inside, underneath and around elevated equipment and vehicles in the Fleet Shop located in the Service Center, requiring employees to be alert to avoid accidents or personal injuries. Safety equipment such as safety glasses, shields, gloves, earplugs, and safety boots are worn.

  Pay

  $41.86 - $51.025/Hourly Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for the range.

  Schedule

  Standard shift is 8 hours Monday through Friday; however, both scheduled and unscheduled overtime is required based on workload and personnel availability. In addition, required seasonal overtime due to weather conditions is mandatory in emergency situations (12 hour shifts).