Heavy Equipment Mechanic I - Southeast Fleet

About the role

The job involves performing preventative maintenance activities on heavy and off-road equipment, as well as minor repairs on light-duty vehicles and trucks.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned preventative maintenance work including changing oil and other fluids, greasing joints, and replacing filters on heavy equipment and some light-duty vehicles.
• Completes required work order paperwork.
• Conducts safety checks on all equipment.
• Assists in heavy equipment repairs and heavy equipment adjustments, frequently lifting and carrying parts or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Assists higher level mechanics on project work.
• Performs other maintenance duties.
• Transports vehicles of all types to work locations or repair vendors.
• Performs inventory, monitors check out/check in of parts, and identifies salvageable parts.
• Maintains and operates heavy equipment and vehicles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience performing essential job functions listed above which could include experience gained through a technical training program.
• Must possess a Texas Class "A" Driver's License (CDL) or obtain within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating characteristics of a variety of automotive and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and diagnostic testing devices used in auto, truck, and heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of automotive heavy equipment systems repair and maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of record keeping.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance scheduling techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of automotive and heavy equipment trouble shooting and diagnostic procedures and techniques.

Skills

• Clear communication skills.
• Ability to perform automotive and heavy equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose defects and repair needs on a wide variety of automobiles, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to utilize all tools and equipment used in automotive and heavy equipment repair.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, with employees, supervisors, and the general public.
• Physical ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Benefits

Benefits information is available on request. Please visit City of San Antonio Benefits.

Pay

Salary range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Shift rotates every 6 weeks, 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 2nd Shift: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM.

Additional Information

The City of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.