Auto & Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician (Doq

Auto & Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician (Doq)

Position Title
- Auto & Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician (DOQ)

Position Number - 012008

FLSA Status
- Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
- Full Time

Salary - $20.44 - $28.85 Hourly (Depending on Qualifications)

Job Summary
- Under limited supervision, performs skilled work in the repair and maintenance of automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial equipment.

Responsibilities
- Automotive and Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Class A Conducts highly skilled mechanical, fluid, and electro-mechanical work, in the repair and overhaul of a wide variety of motorized equipment including automobiles, trucks, tractors, cranes, and specialized trucks. Repairs, overhauls, and maintains automobiles, light and heavy-duty gasoline and diesel trucks, backhoes, trenchers, and small engines. Completes electrical wiring on trailers, trucks, and tractors as necessary.

Participates in troubleshooting electrical systems using schematic diagrams to repair starters, voltage regulators, computerized fuel injection systems, and ignition modules. Coordinates the removal, repairs, and installation of booms on electrical bucket and winch trucks, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic pumps and ring gears, transmissions, differentials, axles, clutches, steering and air brake assemblies. Reviews work/job orders with supervisor(s) to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems, and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.

Responds to customers' needs and concerns in a timely manner. Ensures all repairs and services are made in accordance with manufactures' specifications, and State and Federal Regulations. Keeps working area clean and orderly. Conducts work activities in a safe and responsible manner. Completes installation of prefabricated items on vehicles and equipment to facilitate operations, i.e., steps, handrails and ladders, etc.

Completes repairs on vehicle air conditioning and water-cooling systems. Completes preventive maintenance (PM) and oil and filter changes. Responds to field calls to troubleshoot and repair "downed" equipment. Prepares new equipment preparation for delivery. Completes other duties as assigned.

Automotive and Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Class B Conducts highly skilled mechanical, fluid, and electro-mechanical work, in the repair and overhaul of a wide variety of motorized equipment including automobiles, trucks, tractors, cranes, and specialized trucks. Repairs, overhauls, and maintains automobiles, light and heavy-duty gasoline and diesel trucks, backhoes, trenchers, and small engines. Completes electrical wiring on trailers, trucks, and tractors as necessary.

Participates in troubleshooting electrical systems using schematic diagrams to repair starters, voltage regulators, computerized fuel injection systems, and ignition modules. Coordinates the removal, repairs, and installation of booms on electrical bucket and winch trucks, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic pumps and ring gears, transmissions, differentials, axles, clutches, steering and air brake assemblies. Reviews work/job orders with supervisor(s) to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems, and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.

Responds to customers' needs and concerns in a timely manner. Ensures all repairs and services are made in accordance with manufactures' specifications, and State and Federal Regulations. Keeps working area clean and orderly. Conducts work activities in a safe and responsible manner. Completes installation of prefabricated items on vehicles and equipment to facilitate operations, i.e., steps, handrails and ladders, etc.

Completes repairs on vehicle air conditioning and water-cooling systems. Completes preventive maintenance (PM) and oil and filter changes. Responds to field calls to troubleshoot and repair "downed" equipment. Prepares new equipment preparation for delivery. Completes other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Automotive and Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Class A Knowledge of the mechanical repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks and other related heavy and light motorized equipment and vehicles. Knowledge of the standard methods and practices of automotive repair, as well as the tools and equipment of the trade. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade, including knowledge of mechanical maintenance of heavy machinery and chemical handling equipment.

Knowledgeable in the use of all types of measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, alignment tools, etc. Knowledge in rigging and use of overhead cranes, chain pullers and hoists, and block and tackle for lifting or moving heavy loads. Knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred. Knowledge of all safety practices and standards in shop operation and equipment repair. Skill in the use and care of the standard tools and equipment used in motorized equipment and vehicle repair and maintenance.

Strong oral and written communication…