Heavy Equipment Mechanic III and/or IV

About the role

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of light-duty, medium-duty, heavy trailer, truck, and road maintenance equipment. May fill in for supervisor in their absence.

Responsibilities

• Performs and directs diagnostics, major and minor repairs and general maintenance on gas hybrid, gasoline and diesel engines and major drive train components transmissions, differentials and drive units.
• Performs and directs diagnostics, major and minor repairs on emissions systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, electrical circuits, air conditioning systems, air systems and hydraulic systems.
• Performs safety repairs to comply with DOT regulations including air and hydraulic brake systems, repairs and adjusts lights, aligns front and rear ends; balances tires, adjusts drive lines and repairs damaged vehicle bodies.
• Maintains necessary records of all work performed using computerized fleet management system.
• Completes all necessary paperwork related to job assignments and time cards.
• Performs general in shop repairs of minor system failures including lights, brakes, brake adjustments, air system leaks, two-way radio system installations, cooling system problems and fuel system problems.
• Makes emergency road calls, which may require wrecker service or special transportation.
• Rebuilds gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, single and twin screw rear axles and compressor systems.
• Performs engineering, layout, fabrication and installation of new equipment or repairs and redesign on existing equipment.
• Cleans and organizes shop and equipment, changes solvents and disposes of trash and waste as required.
• Maintains work area, tools and equipment in a clean and safe condition; responsible for reporting unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor.
• Answers phone and radio calls.
• Orders and picks up parts.
• Provides instruction on equipment operation.
• Makes welding repairs.
• Performs on-site service and emergency calls.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
• Experience: Three (3) years or more experience performing mechanical repairs on all heavy-duty vehicles and equipment required.
• Licenses/Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement within 120 of hire required. Possession of, a valid Colorado Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement preferred. Possession of, or ability to obtain Forklift Operator Certification within 120 days of hire required. Possession of an ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Master Certification preferred. Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) Certification required. Possession of, one to three (1-3) current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications in Medium/Heavy Truck, such as: Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, Truck Equipment Installation and Repair, Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair, and/or Auxiliary/Power Systems Installation and Repair. Please note: Required PMI Certification does apply to this count and/or similar or related Manufacturer Certification(s) will be considered in lieu of the other required ASE Certifications.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Automotive and/or Diesel repair preferred.
• Experience: Six (6) years or more of progressively responsible experience performing mechanical repairs on all heavy-duty vehicles and equipment required.
• Licenses/Certificates: Possession of, a valid Class B Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement at hire required. Possession of, a valid Colorado Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement within 120 days of hire required. Possession of, or ability to obtain Forklift Operator Certification within 120 days of hire required. Possession of an ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Master Certification preferred. Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) Certification at hire required. Possession of, four (4) current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications in Medium/Heavy Truck, such as: Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, Truck Equipment Installation and Repair, Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair, and/or Auxiliary/Power Systems Installation and Repair. Please note: Required PMI Certification does apply to this count and/or similar or related Manufacturer Certification(s) will be considered in lieu of the other required ASE Certifications.

Skills

• Knowledge of heavy equipment mechanics and repair techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in computerized fleet management systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees.
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual.
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities.
• County Retirement Program.
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building).
• Paid Parental Leave.

Pay

• Budgeted starting salary: $32.14 - $35.35 Hourly (Grade 8 - Grade 9).

Schedule

• Monday-Thursday, 6:30am - 5pm.