Heavy Equipment Technician/ IFD Road Service - DPW-Fleet Services Operations

Position is responsible for providing maintenance on the City's fire equipment in support of operating activities. Responsibilities Examine equipment and attachments for wear, breakage, and malfunctions of such assemblies as hoists, booming mechanism, final drive and power train, steering mechanisms, suspension, stabilizer systems, winches, chassis and framework. Employ specialized testing and diagnostic equipment to localize malfunctions. Dismantle components such as power transmission units, power controls and hoist shaft mechanisms to determine repair and replacement parts required. Disassemble and inspect gears, shafts and other moving parts to determine the need for adjustment and/or repair. Remove engines or defective parts. Recondition and assemble units such as crawler assemblies, hydraulic systems, stabilizer assemblies, fire pumps, aerial ladders, and all mechanical auxiliary attachments on fire equipment. Employ precision measuring devices and powered workshop tools such as grinders, drills and welding torches. Test-operate equipment to ensure correction of all deficiencies. Interpret and apply information contained in manufacturers manuals, lube orders, and other data pertinent to maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Demonstrate and instruct subordinates in inspection, maintenance and testing of equipment. Perform final inspection. Assist workers of other classifications with their duties. Operate service truck when necessary to perform in‑field maintenance. Observe all job‑site safety regulations. Prepare the necessary records for reporting parts and accounting requirements. Note: This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all‑inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required. Must have a valid CDL operator’s license with a Class "B" or above endorsement upon reporting for work or must obtain one within 180 days. Working knowledge of equipment used for diesel engine and diesel engine component test analysis. Thorough working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical air systems for diesel engine and diesel engine components. Ability to read and understand operating manuals, service manuals, electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics, and written instruction 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 rolling stock the City owns. Must have a complete set of tools relevant to this type of repair work upon reporting to work. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Ability to perform all of the following assignments: straight pulling, reaching over the shoulder, pushing, walking, standing, kneeling, climbing, and "NO FEAR" of heights, etc. Rapid mental muscular coordination simultaneously. Must successfully pass a pre‑employment physical. Minimum requirements as listed above. Actions are controlled by City and Departmental policies and procedures. Decisions may occur when determining the proper sequence of steps or when making minor variations from established methods. Work is reviewed on a spot‑check basis by a supervisor who is generally available. The incumbent will be held responsible for tools/equipment supplied by the City. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Indianapolis and Marion County