Equipment Mechanic

Job Title

Performs highly skilled work maintaining, inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles, heavy equipment, and gas- and diesel-powered construction equipment in a manner to ensure that all equipment is safe, equipment life is maximized, and equipment is reliable when used by a variety of departments providing services to Scott County. Work includes weekends, nights, and holidays as required by weather and maintenance conditions.

Essential Duties

• Inspects, diagnoses, and performs major and minor mechanical and electrical repairs on automobiles, recreational vehicles, gasoline and diesel-powered trucks/engines, and a variety of heavy and light equipment used in various work settings around the county.
• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment; test drives and operates all vehicles and/or equipment to diagnose and ensure work/repair has been completed.
• Repairs, installs, modifies, and troubleshoots hydraulic systems.
• Performs repairs by welding, cutting, and fabrication using an electric welder and oxygen acetylene torches.
• Replaces flywheels, drivetrains, U-joints, wheel oil seals, kingpins, hoses, and any and all parts necessary on vehicles as required.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs air, electrical, or hydraulic brakes; computerized electrical, air-conditioning, exhaust, ignition systems, and cooling systems.
• Inspects, rebuilds, repairs, and/or removes and replaces starters, engine ignition, generators, transmissions, final drive assemblies, fuel injection/carburetors, fuel and water pumps, transfer cases, tires and wheels, or other related equipment.
• Performs regular maintenance and repairs on automatic and manual transmissions.
• Installs clutches, shock absorbers, radiators, top lights, electrical harnesses, and other items as needed.
• Modifies vehicles as required to meet the needs of specific department uses.
• Installs and repairs light brackets, two-way radios, emergency/warning equipment, and other miscellaneous equipment on County Sheriff and highway vehicles such as updating computer and printing equipment and GPS systems.
• Mounts and removes snow and ice control equipment, including calibration of computerized sander controls.
• Makes repairs to plows, wings, underbody plows, and sanders including cutting edges.
• Provides repair orders with the number of parts used and hours of labor performed on each piece of equipment.
• Uses the computer to retrieve work assignments, track inventory, enter work-order write-ups, and to communicate with others.
• Cleans and maintains the shop area, shop equipment, and parts room.
• Washes and cleans vehicles.
• Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires equivalency of a high school diploma or GED plus one year of post-secondary education, valid driver's license, and 3 years' experience repairing and maintaining vehicles, machinery, and heavy equipment; to include work on diesel engines. Within 18 months of hire one must obtain a Class B CDL and a Class A commercial drivers license within 24 months. MN Vehicle Inspector and Air-Conditioning Systems certifications must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference given for those already holding needed credentials and having experience with specialized training for hydraulic loaders, excavators, sanders, and tractors. ASE certification in additional repair categories is desirable. A pre-employment exam and drug test is required.

Selection Process

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background investigation, physical exam & drug testing, and approval by the County Board.