Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Heavy Equipment Mechanic. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic works in the City's Fleet Services Division in the Capital & Asset Management Department. The main duties of this position are to perform routine maintenance of heavy equipment and to assist other members of the Fleet Services team with complex repairs. The purpose of this classification is to maintain and repair City-owned trucks and heavy equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Performs routine and assists with complex repairs on trucks and heavy equipment
• Inspects, tests and repairs ignition systems, computerized engine controls, fuel injection systems, steering systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, brake and suspension systems, drivetrain systems, engine cooling systems, fuel systems, charging systems, starting systems, emission systems, air bag restraint systems, heating and cooling systems, engines, transmissions, walking beams, bushings, leaf springs, u and center bolts, s cams and valves, compressors, shoes, drums, chambers, lines, hoses, pumps, cylinders, spreader plumbing, chains, rollers, sprockets, rotator motors, radiators, evaporators, condensers, or other vehicle systems and equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles
• Performs welding and fabrication work associated with repair, maintenance, and installation of equipment
• Prepares and maintains vehicle maintenance logs and records
• Operates or uses various machinery, equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies to complete work assignments
• Performs related duties in support of department operations
• Maintains a current, comprehensive knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, principles, trends, and practices relating to truck and heavy equipment repair
• Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions

Additional Functions: Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in Diesel Mechanics or a related field required; supplemented by one year of experience in diesel mechanics or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s) within 6 months of employment. Must possess and maintain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), or other certifications as required within 6 months of employment. Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Performance Aptitudes: Data Utilization, Human Interaction, Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization, Verbal Aptitude, Mathematical Aptitude, Functional Reasoning, Situational Reasoning.

ADA Compliance: Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, odors, wetness, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, toxic agents, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, or rude/irate customers. The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.