Heavy Equipment Technician

Overview Position is responsible for providing maintenance and repair on the City's heavy vehicles and equipment in support of Department operating activities. The role focuses primarily on Preventive Maintenance (PM), vehicle and equipment inspections, and minor repairs. When this type of work is not readily available, the apprentice may be called upon to assist a higher classification technician and may be assigned regular repairs to vehicles and equipment with guidance as needed. Position Responsibilities Examines equipment and attachments for wear, breakage, and malfunctions of such assemblies as hoists, boom mechanism, final drive and power train, steering mechanisms, suspension, stabilizer systems, winches, chassis, and framework. Employs specialized testing equipment to localize malfunctions in electronic control systems. Dismantles components such as power transmission units, diesel engines, power controls, and hoist shaft mechanisms to determine repair and replacement parts required. Disassembles and inspects gears, shafts, and other moving parts to determine the need for adjustment and/or repairs. Removes engines, drivetrain, or other defective parts. Employs precision measuring devices and power shop tools such as grinders, drills, and cutting torch. Test operates equipment to ensure correction of all deficiencies. Interprets and applies information contained in manufacturers manuals, computer‑based manuals, and other data pertinent to maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Performs final inspection. Assists workers of other classifications with their duties. Operates service truck or wrecker when necessary. Observes all job‑site safety regulations. Prepares the necessary records for reporting parts usage and labor accounting requirements. Qualifications Must be able to use hand‑held scanners and laptop diagnostic equipment; ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Proven leadership ability, dependability, and cooperation. Ability to plan, organize, and effectively direct the work of co‑workers. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures to ensure all co‑workers operate in a safe manner. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to perform tasks such as straight pulling, reaching over the shoulder, pushing, walking, standing, kneeling, and other manual duties. Ability to execute rapid mental muscular coordination simultaneously. Working ability to read and understand operating manuals, service manuals (both written and computer) and written instructions relative to the job. Ability to operate and test all equipment that the incumbent is responsible for repairing. Ability to repair and perform work on any piece of equipment City owns. Must have a general working knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, and air systems. Must have hand tools relevant to this type of repair work upon reporting to work. Must be able to obtain and hold a CDL, Group B, within 60 days from date placed into position. Working knowledge of equipment used for engine electronic and engine component test analysis. Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical. Working Conditions Work is performed in a maintenance facility with frequent travel and exposure to dust, silica, electrical energy, solvents, vibrations while road testing vehicles, and subject to various road conditions. May work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, around moving objects, vehicles, on ladders/scaffolding and with hands in water/wet material. Incumbent works alone and may work in awkward and cramped positions, and may be required to work alone or with others. Benefits Optional life insurance available. #J-18808-Ljbffr