Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)

About the role

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic performs a wide variety of journeyman level mechanical repairs and maintenance services on gasoline and diesel-powered heavy equipment to maintain equipment in operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and diagnoses malfunctions of heavy equipment using electronic or mechanical testing equipment and performs repairs for restoring operational readiness.
• Performs maintenance and repair of heavy equipment including parts of excavating, forklifting, earthmoving operators, skid-steering loaders, compactors, graders, and other systems to ensure safe and operational condition.
• Uses welding equipment to repair or fabricate items for heavy equipment, tools, signs, and other equipment.
• Drives a heavy equipment truck to retrieve or repair broken equipment or vehicle in the field.
• Removes, disassembles, rebuilds, repairs, assembles, and installs units such as transmissions, engines, differentials, hydraulic control units, pumps, seals, hoses, clutches, and brakes on heavy equipment using power hoists and other tools.
• Tunes and adjusts parts and settings to enhance the performance of equipment; troubleshoots electrical systems using schematics to perform repairs as needed.
• Drives heavy trucks and trailer rigs to transport earth moving or other medium to large sized heavy automotive equipment to job sites; adheres to all safety and equipment standards.
• Documents and tracks daily labor completed and work orders addressed; monitors inventory of parts and equipment and places orders when necessary or required.
• Trains and serves as lead worker for lower-level mechanics to ensure maintenance and repair of city vehicles are performed according to safety and quality guidelines; demonstrates skill and expertise for handling large heavy equipment.
• Performs state mandated inspections to ensure appropriate work is completed.
• Performs other work as required or assigned.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in maintenance and repair of heavy equipment involving diesel engines and/or hydraulic systems.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Texas Driver's License with a good driving record.
• Texas Vehicle Inspection License.
• Ability to obtain Texas A or B Commercial Driver's License during the probationary period or as required.
• Ability to obtain EPA Section 609 (recovery of automotive refrigerants) License during the probationary period or as required.
• Ability to obtain Air Brakes Coursework or ASE exam T-4 during the probationary period or as required.
• Ability to obtain Truck Steering and Suspension Coursework or ASE exam T-5 during the probationary period or as required.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
• Thorough knowledge of materials, tools, and principles used in the repair of heavy construction, landfill, or emergency fire equipment.
• Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays.

Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments - for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.

Skills

• Knowledge of hand, pneumatic, and electric tools used in automotive repair.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Knowledge of the materials, tools, and principles used in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Skill in repairing hydraulic controls and electrical systems.