Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic - Cortland County Department of Public Works (Landfill)

About the role

The Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic performs repairs requiring a high level of skill on diesel and gasoline powered, self-propelled and non-self-propelled motor driven equipment, vehicles, and stationary equipment at the Cortland County Department of Public Works - Solid Waste/Landfill Division. The role involves maintaining fuel injection and supercharging systems common to diesel powerplants and making overall repairs to a wide range of heavy equipment used in highway construction and maintenance. General instructions are provided with leeway for independent judgment, and related work may be performed as required. The position is non‑competitive and probationary.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled repairs on diesel and gasoline powered equipment, vehicles, and stationary equipment.
• Maintain fuel injection and supercharging systems on diesel powerplants.
• Conduct overall repairs on heavy equipment used in