Senior Equipment Mechanic

About the role

This position is available in both part-time and full-time. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of duties including performing technical inspections, providing support for facility and production operations, and troubleshooting problems.

Responsibilities

• Works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience and training
• Examines equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots actual and potential problems
• Repairs, disassembles, rebuilds, and adjusts equipment and components
• Fabricates and reconditions parts as needed
• Affirms equipment functions meet job specifications and technical codes
• Performs skilled maintenance, repairs, adjustments, and preventive maintenance on a diverse fleet of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, equipment, and machinery including bulldozers, refuse haulers, road-graders, front-end loaders, compressors, heavy hydraulic systems, boom trucks, golf cars, fire equipment, and other specialty vehicles and equipment
• Assists with training and cross-training of other mechanics
• Inspects and diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems on vehicles and equipment
• Determines extent of necessary repairs, prioritizes work, and performs repairs within scope of authority
• Generates innovative solutions to complex work situations
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment to maximize the effective life cycle, reduce downtime, and improve the productivity of City workers
• Performs specialized repair and maintenance work to bring vehicles and equipment into compliance with safety and regulatory violations
• Inspects status of vehicles and equipment, performs safety inspections, and recommends equipment replacement and major repair options
• Installs auxiliary and specialized equipment
• Diagnoses and repairs vehicle and equipment engines and components, including gasoline, diesel, and hybrid engines
• Uses technical manuals and computer equipment to diagnose and correct problems
• Maintains records and logs of services performed and general vehicle information
• Opens and closes work orders
• Documents work hours, parts used, and repairs completed
• Diagnoses and repairs vehicle component systems and sub-systems for electrical, fuel supply, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, brakes, drive train, suspension, exhaust, and engine cooling systems
• Performs arc and acetylene welding as required
• Fabricates and modifies metal parts and components
• Performs body repair and other metal component repairs
• Transports equipment from the field to the repair shop facility
• Performs emergency repairs in the field as required
• Identifies and reports vehicle problems requiring additional maintenance and repair
• Notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority and skills
• Maintains shop facility
• Cleans shop facility
• Disposes of chemicals in accordance with all safety regulations
• Adheres to safety procedures in work areas and in performance of work assignments
• Promotes a culture of safety
• Supports the relationship between the City and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff
• Promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Four years' experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and mechanical equipment, including heavy equipment in a fleet environment
• Valid Class "A" Arizona State Commercial Driver's License within one year of hire
• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in Medium/Heavy Truck and EVT Level 1 Certification within one year of hire
• Own hand tools

Qualifications

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures
• Methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of vehicles, specialty vehicles and heavy equipment
• Gasoline & diesel engines, power trains, and hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Federal, state and FSD safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions
• Methods used in a preventive maintenance program for vehicles and equipment
• Safety rules, regulations, and occupational hazards in repair shop environments; including OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for use and storage of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
• Metal fabrication and welding methods and procedures
• County geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, and facility locations
• Environmentally responsible and resource-efficient fleet management techniques

Skills

• Inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical problems in a wide variety of vehicles, specialty vehicles and heavy equipment
• Working independently and using initiative within established procedural guidelines
• Monitoring operations and identifying maintenance and safety issues
• Using specialized tools and equipment to perform skilled electrical and mechanical repair work
• Performing computerized diagnostic tests and fine calibrations on equipment and components
• Identifying unsafe conditions and mechanical problems and taking corrective actions
• Reading and interpreting technical manuals and specifications
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices and identifying safety problems
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands
• Maintaining fleet management records and files
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

Benefits

• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Short Term Disability
• Social Security & Medicare
• Worker's Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Compensatory Leave (Comp. Time)
• General Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave