Heavy Equipment Technician

Job Summary & Examination Date

2627-10 (Dual-Merged)

An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Heavy Equipment Technician in order to fill existing and future vacancies. These positions are full-time, 8 hours per day, 260 paid days per year. The eligibility list will be valid for six months or until exhausted (whichever comes first).

This recruitment has been approved for continuous examination; future test dates will be announced as needed, and future eligibility lists will be merged with this one, until notified otherwise. Applications must be received by filing deadline to be considered for the next test date.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director, Transportation, maintains District engine equipment and vehicles in safe operating condition in accordance with the requirements and regulations of the California Highway Patrol and the Federal Highway Commission; recommends needed repairs and replacements of assigned equipment; performs required repairs and preventive maintenance; and provides written documentation of repairs to meet District, State and federal requirements;

collaborates with other personnel to perform assigned duties as needed.

The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

• Checks driver’s daily write-ups to determine vehicle repair needs.
• Communicates with various personnel, outside agencies, and vendors to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve issues or concerns.
• Develops a school bus safety and preventative maintenance program in line with the requirements of California laws.
• Maintains a schedule of ongoing bus maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains tools and equipment in safe and operating conditions; inspects and repairs tools as needed; maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Operates a variety of maintenance tools and equipment, including power and hand tools, air tools, specialized auto parts tools, lifts and hoists, drills, grinders, compressors, mowers, gauges, meters, impact tools, and a variety of ground equipment; drives a vehicle to conduct work.
• Performs a mandated 45-day bus and 90-day vehicle inspections and mandated scheduled services; inspects and performs preventative maintenance on District vehicles and grounds equipment including gas powered engines, compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric buses (ebuses) drive trains, electrical systems, mowers, and trailers according to established procedures; identifies defects and ensures that equipment is in a safe operating condition.
• Performs road tests on all vehicles and ensures that vehicles are in safe operating order.
• Performs various duties in maintaining District engine equipment and vehicles in safe operating condition; recommends needed repairs and replacements of assigned equipment; diagnoses engine malfunctions for gas, diesel-fuelled, CNG, ebus and electric machinery and determines needed engine repairs and replacements; performs duties for major vehicle repairs, including repairs to brake systems, transmissions, and engine systems.
• Prepares and maintains records and documentation related to assigned duties and according to established procedures; operates a computer and assigned software that support department functions.
• Repairs and replaces defective vehicle parts, components, and systems, including heating, brake systems, lights, electrical, tires, and…