Heavy Equipment Mechanic III and/or IV

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic III: Budgeted starting salary $32.14 Hourly (Grade 8 $25.71 - $38.56 Hourly) Under limited supervision, performs a variety of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of light-duty, medium-duty, heavy trailer, truck, and road maintenance equipment. Heavy Equipment Mechanic IV: Budgeted starting salary $35.35 Hourly (Grade 9 $28.28 - $42.41 Hourly) Under limited supervision, performs lead duties over Heavy Equipment Mechanic staff in the Fleet Department. Performs a variety of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of light duty, medium duty, heavy trailer, truck, and road maintenance equipment. May fill in for supervisor in their absence.

Location: 33601 E United Ave, Pueblo, CO

Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:30am - 5pm

Location: 280 E. McCulloch Blvd, Pueblo West, CO

Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:30am - 5pm

What You Will Do

Heavy Equipment Mechanic III:

• 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.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic IV:

• 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 III:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred

Experience:

• Three (3) years or more experience performing mechanical repairs on all heavy-duty vehicles and equipment required

Licenses/Certificates:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement within 120 of hire required.
• Possession of, a valid Colorado Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain Forklift Operator Certification within 120 days of hire required.
• Possession of an ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Master Certification preferred.
• Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) Certification required.
• Possession of, one to three (1-3) current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications in Medium/Heavy Truck, such as: 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.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic IV:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred
• Associate's Degree in Automotive and/or Diesel repair preferred.

Experience:

• Six (6) years or more of progressively responsible experience performing mechanical repairs on all heavy-duty vehicles and equipment required.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Possession of, a valid Class B Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement at hire required.
• Possession of, a valid Colorado Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement within 120 days of hire required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain Forklift Operator Certification within 120 days of hire required.
• Possession of an ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Master Certification preferred.
• Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) Certification at hire required.
• Possession of, four (4) current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications in Medium/Heavy Truck, such as: 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 for Both Levels:

• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass post-job offer physical screening.
• Must maintain licenses/certifications current.

Note: For preferred qualifications, the substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered, including by way of example, specific experience or skill-based qualifications that may substitute for certain educational requirements, or a combination of relevant education and experience including supervisory experience.

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