Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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DEFINITION Performs major and minor mechanical repairs to automotive and other power driven equipment, maintains and repairs a variety of equipment and vehicles used in Public Works and other departments.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the journey level in the equipment mechanic series. Positions assigned to this class are expected to perform a full range of skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of powered equipment. Positions in this class work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic assists in the supervision and training of less experienced personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Receives general supervision from the Fleet Services Supervisor or Lead Mechanic; exercises technical supervision over subordinate equipment maintenance positions.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Services and maintains City fleet vehicles such as automobiles, trucks, tractors, buses, fire engines, and other powered equipment that operate on a variety of fuels; tune-ups, repair of hydraulic and air brakes, electrical wiring, ignition repair, repairs miscellaneous hydraulic equipment, pumps, generators, air compressors, engines, services and maintains street sweepers, graders, street rollers, loaders, back-hoes, bulldozers, chippers, generators, and various other equipment; Maintains an on-going preventive maintenance program; lubricates equipment, checks differentials, batteries, transmissions, reconditions and tunes engines, examines lights and signals; Inspects, diagnoses, and locates mechanical difficulties on City automobiles, trucks, generators and a variety of powered equipment; determines extent of necessary repairs; Overhauls, repairs, and adjusts engines, transmissions, differentials, and clutches; Tunes up engines, replacing ignition parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors; Replaces or repairs faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, or oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment; Repairs and replaces such components as generators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches; Performs smog inspections and certifications according to State requirements if certified; May fabricate and modify parts and equipment; Maintains work, time, material, and parts records; Assists other mechanics in the performance of mechanical repairs as required; Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of powered equipment; Operation and care of internal combustion engines; Rules of safety in mechanical working environment; Operating and repair characteristics of City owned equipment and vehicles. Ability to: Perform journey level equipment mechanical work including the diagnosis of equipment for both major and minor repairs work; Work productively in the absence of supervision; Accurately determine mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs; Assist in the training and supervision of less experienced personnel; Tune and test engines and electrical systems utilizing engine analyzer scope, infra-red tester and other meter and static timer for diesel engines; Use a variety of tools and equipment with skill; Maintain a variety of shop and repair records; Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Equivalent to the completion of high school. Experience: Three years experience as a journey level mechanic. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Possession of a valid Commercial Class A Driver's License issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles with the appropriate endorsements, as mandated by the State of California Commercial Vehicle Code, within six months of appointment.

WORKING CONDITIONS Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime and be available on call as required; work special events as needed; Mobility: frequent performance of heavy manual labor; frequent crawl, bend, stoop, reach, and climb for long period of time. Lifting : frequent lifting and maneuvering various tools, equipment and apparatus weighing up to 75 pounds. Vision : essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to read fine print on labels, manuals, maps, and diagrams and with no color deficiencies to work with color-coded wires. Dexterity : frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking : frequent hearing and talking in person. May be required to wear ear protection or hear in noisy conditions. Emotional/ Psychological : frequent coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental : frequent exposure to loud noise; frequent exposure to chemicals, fumes, and other environmental substances; work outdoors under adverse conditions such as at night, in confined and awkward spaces, in heavy traffic, in heat, cold, and rain.