Heavy Equipment Technician

About the role

Put your mechanical skills to work where they matter most by serving the community. As a Heavy Equipment Technician with the Maricopa County Equipment Services Department, you will play a vital role in keeping our fleet of heavy-duty trucks and specialized equipment running safely and efficiently. From diagnostics to repairs, your expertise powers the services residents rely on every day. Join a team that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous growth. If you are ready to take on challenging work with purpose, we are ready to welcome you!

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and perform complex repairs on heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, including engine systems, electrical/electronic components, braking, climate control, drivetrain, suspension, and body systems; test for proper operation and estimate repair time and cost.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on all vehicles, including oil and filter changes, equipment inspections, and thorough annual inspections on vehicles exceeding 24,000 pounds GVW, in accordance with Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) regulations, to ensure safety compliance and operational readiness, and conduct vehicle emissions testing to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.
• Perform road and operational tests of vehicles and heavy equipment after repairs to verify safe, reliable performance; document test results and any follow-up repairs.
• Perform minor metal and material fabrication using appropriate tools and equipment to modify, repair, or reinforce heavy-duty vehicle and equipment components in accordance with operational and safety standards.
• Maintain service records and repair documentation, including work orders, labor estimates, expenditures, and project status, for input into the fleet tracking system.
• Promote and maintain a safe and compliant work environment by upholding safety standards, maintaining shop cleanliness, and proactively identifying and reporting hazards to leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of heavy-duty and off-road equipment mechanic experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the state of Arizona

Other Requirements

• Must undergo drug and alcohol testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout employment per County Policy and FTA Regulations
• Must obtain necessary emission certification license through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within 90 days of hire to perform emissions testing and compliance activities; obtaining this certification is a condition of employment
• Must possess the tools required to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy trucks and equipment in an efficient manner