Equipment Mechanic III - Fleet Operations Division

About the role

Performs repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in construction of highways/bridges and inspecting work performed by contracted vendors. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts brakes and replaces brake system parts to include air brake and anti-locking systems.
• Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information.
• Completes repair order paperwork and accurately enters data into fleet information management system.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.
• Checks lighting and wiring mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of headlights, spotlights, tail lights and parking lights.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment; as required moves items related to these activities.
• Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.
• Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers and mobile radios.
• Troubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems.
• Uses computerized diagnostic analyzer systems and performs complex diagnostic work on vehicles/equipment.
• Trains less experienced technicians.
• Travels and performs work in other shops throughout the state as required.
• Led and trains less experienced technicians.
• Performs duties of the Shop Coordinator in their absence.

Requirements

• Education: No degree/diploma required.
• Experience: 7 years in Automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
• Certificates of course completion from a Technical Training Institute in Automotive and Diesel Technology may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 120 calendar days from date of course registration.

Qualifications

• Proficient skill in using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade.
• Proficient skill in mechanical repair procedures for diesel, gasoline, CNG and LPG engines.
• Proficient skill diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications.
• Proficient skill in using computers and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical equipment operation and maintenance.
• Expert skill in brake repairs to include antilocking systems, mechanical brakes, air brakes and hydraulic brake systems.
• Expert skill in troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems.
• Proficient skill in coordinating labor, materials and equipment.
• Proficient skill in reading and interpreting equipment repair and parts contracts.
• Expert diagnostic skills with automotive and diesel computer applications.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
• Subject to noise.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).