Heavy Equipment Mechanic; Sanitation-Disposal); Civil Service

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The Heavy Equipment Mechanic performs a wide variety of mechanical repairs and maintenance services on gasoline and diesel-powered heavy equipment to maintain equipment in operational readiness.

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic performs a wide variety of journeyman level mechanical repairs and maintenance services on gasoline and diesel-powered heavy equipment to maintain equipment in operational readiness.

• Performs preventive maintenance and diagnoses on malfunctions of heavy equipment using electronic or mechanical testing equipment and performs repairs for restoring operational readiness of heavy equipment; performs maintenance and repair of heavy equipment including parts of excavating, forklifting, earthmoving operators, skid-steering loaders, compactors, graders, and other systems to ensure safe and operational condition.
• Uses welding equipment to repair or fabricate items for heavy equipment, tools, signs, and other equipment; drives a heavy equipment truck to retrieve or repair broken equipment or vehicle in the field.
• Removes, disassembles, rebuilds, repairs, assembles, and installs units such as transmissions, engines, differentials, hydraulic control units, pumps, seals, hoses, clutches, and brakes on heavy equipment using power hoists and other tools.
• Tunes and adjusts parts and settings to enhance the performance of equipment; troubleshoots electrical systems using schematics to perform repairs as needed.
• Drives heavy trucks and trailer rigs to transport earth moving or other medium to large sized heavy automotive equipment to job sites; adheres to all safety and equipment standards.
• Documents and tracks daily labor completed and work orders addressed; monitors inventory of parts and equipment and places orders when necessary or required.
• Trains and serves as lead worker for lower level mechanics to ensure maintenance and repair of city vehicles are performed according to safety and quality guidelines; demonstrates skill and expertise for handling large heavy equipment.
• Performs state mandated inspections to ensures appropriate work is completed
• Performs other work as required or assigned.
• Availability to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays.

• Knowledge of hand, pneumatic, and electric tools used in automotive repair.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Knowledge of the materials, tools, and principles used in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Skill in repairing hydraulic controls and electrical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and plan the repair of a wide variety of mechanical problems in gasoline and diesel-powered automotive vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to operate various types of heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and understand automotive and mechanical repair manuals used in the repair of automotive heavy machinery.
• Ability to instruct and lead entry-level automotive equipment mechanics.
• Ability to use discretion in choosing proper tools and materials to perform repairs.
• Ability to plan work, delegate assignments, and provide training to crews.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Knowledge and ability to quickly identify hazardous materials when assigned to landfill operations.
• Thorough knowledge of materials, tools, and principles used in the repair of heavy construction and/or landfill.

High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.

Three (3) years of experience in maintenance and repair of heavy equipment involving diesel engines and/or hydraulic systems.

• Must have a Texas Driver's License with a good driving record.
• Must have a Texas Vehicle Inspection License.
• Must be able to obtain Texas A or B Commercial Driver's License during the probationary period or as required.
• Must be able to obtain EPA Section 609 (recovery of automotive refrigerants) License during the probationary period or as required.
• Must be able to obtain Air Brakes Coursework or ASE exam T-4 during the probationary period or as required.
• Must be able to obtain Truck Steering and Suspension Coursework or ASE exam T-5 during the…