Heavy Equipment Technician I​/II

Please note:

* this recruitment is open until filled. Human resources reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time. Applications will be collected and forwarded to the department on a weekly basis.

Definition

Under immediate (heavy equipment technician i) to general (heavy equipment technician ii) supervision, inspects, maintains, repairs, and services heavy and light road maintenance and construction equipment; operates a variety of hand, power, and shop tools; prepares and maintains records of service and repairs and time and materials used in each project; and performs related duties as assigned..

Supervision received and exercised

Receives immediate (heavy equipment technician i) to general (heavy equipment technician ii) supervision from heavy equipment maintenance supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Class characteristics

Heavy equipment technician i: this is the entry-level classification in the heavy equipment technician series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine maintenance and repair of a wide variety of motorized equipment. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently.

Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the ii level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Heavy equipment technician ii: this is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the technician series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the i level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

This class is distinguished from heavy equipment maintenance supervisor in that the latter assigns, directs and reviews the work of mechanics and others and performs the most difficult troubleshooting and repair work.

Positions in the heavy equipment technician i/ii class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the ii level are typically filled by advancement from the i level after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for, and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of, the higher-level classification.

Examples of typical job functions (illustrative only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignment of different positions.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (i-level) positions.

* performs skilled maintenance and repair of heavy and light equipment such as trucks, tractors, graders and dozers; diagnoses, repairs and overhauls gas and diesel engines.

* re-lines, rebushes and rebuilds cams, brake pots, valves and related parts of braking systems.

* ensure compliance with regulated inspections such as cal osha boom inspections and chp bit inspections.

* performs emissions tests on heavy equipment.

* performs major and minor repairs of suspension, walking beams and torque arms.

* repairs and replaces driveline components; overhauls rear ends, reduction power dividers, clutch assemblies, universal joints, drive shafts and related components.

* repairs and maintains manual, automatic, and power shift transmissions, torque converters and related components.

* diagnoses, repairs, and maintains brakes, hydraulic systems and associated power take-off equipment.

* rebuilds, repairs, and adjusts hydraulic pumps, cylinders, control valves, motors and related components.

* diagnoses and repairs emissions systems.

* diagnoses and repairs power and manual steering systems, electrical systems, starters, generators and related systems, components, and parts.

* diagnoses and repairs, cleans, adjusts, and installs fuel, ignition, and cooling systems.

* conducts safety checks and operational tests on light, heavy and related equipment.

* road tests equipment; drives trucks or equipment as required; inspects vehicles in the shop and field.

* reads and interprets manuals, drawings and specifications; estimates labor, material and equipment and orders parts required to complete assignments.

* makes oral and written reports of work performed; completes forms and keeps accurate maintenance records.

* welds and fabricates new and modified parts for truck bodies and similar equipment; installs and repairs power take-off equipment such as small electric cranes, hoists and small hydraulic lift equipment.

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