Heavy Equipment Mechanic I or II

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic I: budgeted starting salary $24.14 hourly (Grade 5 $19.31 - $28.96 Hourly). Under direct supervision, assists in performing a variety of unskilled duties in the maintenance and repair of light duty, medium duty, heavy trailer, truck and road maintenance equipment. Heavy Equipment Mechanic II: budgeted starting salary $29.22 Hourly (Grade 7 $23.37 - $35.06 Hourly). Under general supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of light duty, medium duty, heavy trailer, truck and road maintenance equipment.

***THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS***

What You Will Do

Heavy Equipment Mechanic I:

• Assists in performing diagnostics, minor repairs, and general maintenance on gas hybrid, gasoline, and diesel engines, and major drive train components transmissions, differentials, and drive units, under direct supervision.
• Assists in performs diagnostics, minor repairs on emissions systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, electrical circuits, air conditioning systems, air systems, and hydraulic systems, under direct supervision.
• Assists in performing safety repairs to comply with DOT regulations including air and hydraulic brake systems, repairs and adjusts lights, aligns front and rear ends; balances tires, adjusts drive lines and repairs damaged vehicle bodies.
• Maintains necessary records of all work performed using computerized fleet management system.
• Completes all necessary paperwork related to job assignments and time cards.
• Assists in performing general in shop repairs of minor system failures including lights, brakes, brake adjustments, air system leaks, two-way radio system installations, cooling system problems and fuel system problems.
• Assists in emergency road calls, which may require wrecker service or special transportation; assists in on-site services
• Assists in rebuilds gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, single and twin screw rear axles and compressor systems.
• Assists in performing engineering, layout, fabrication and installation of new equipment or repairs and redesign on existing equipment.
• Cleans and organizes shop and equipment, changes solvents and disposes of trash and waste as required.
• Maintains work area, tools and equipment in a clean and safe condition; responsible for reporting unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor.
• Orders and picks up parts.
• Assists in welding repairs.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic II:

• Performs and directs diagnostics, major and minor repairs and general maintenance on gas hybrid, gasoline and diesel engines and major drive train components transmissions, differentials and drive units.
• Performs and directs diagnostics, major and minor repairs on emissions systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, electrical circuits, air conditioning systems, air systems and hydraulic systems.
• Performs safety repairs to comply with DOT regulations including air and hydraulic brake systems, repairs and adjusts lights, aligns front and rear ends; balances tires, adjusts drive lines and repairs damaged vehicle bodies.
• Maintains necessary records of all work performed using computerized fleet management system.
• Completes all necessary paperwork related to job assignments and time cards.
• Performs general in shop repairs of minor system failures including lights, brakes, brake adjustments, air system leaks, two-way radio system installations, cooling system problems and fuel system problems.
• Makes emergency road calls, which may require wrecker service or special transportation.
• Rebuilds gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, single and twin screw rear axles and compressor systems.
• Performs engineering, layout, fabrication and installation of new equipment or repairs and redesign on existing equipment.
• Cleans and organizes shop and equipment, changes solvents and disposes of trash and waste as required.
• Maintains work area, tools and equipment in a clean and safe condition; responsible for reporting unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor.
• Answers phone and radio calls.
• Orders and picks up parts.
• Provides instruction on equipment operation.
• Makes welding repairs.
• Performs on-site service and emergency calls.

What You Have

Heavy Equipment Mechanic I:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
• Current enrollment in a vocational school or training preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience performing mechanical repairs on all heavy-duty vehicles and equipment preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Commercial B Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement within 120 days of hire required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Forklift operator certification within 120 days of hire required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Medium/Heavy Truck within two (2) years of hire in one (1) or more of the following required:
• Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, Truck Equipment Installation and Repair, Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair, and/or Auxiliary/Power Systems Installation and Repair.

Note: Similar or related Manufacturer Certification will be considered in lieu of the required ASE Certification.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic II:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
• Two (2) years or more experience performing mechanical repairs on all heavy-duty vehicles and equipment required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement within 120 days of hire required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Forklift operator certification within 120 days of hire required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Medium/Heavy Truck within one (1) year of hire in one (1) or more of the following required:
• Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, Truck Equipment Installation and Repair, Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair, and/or Auxiliary/Power Systems Installation and Repair.
• Special Requirements:
• Must be able to pass post job offer physical screening.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must maintain licenses and certifications.

What Pueblo County Offers

Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual Remote & Hybrid working opportunities County Retirement Program Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership Truly inclusive and diverse environment Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building) May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)