Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Solid Waste

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC - SOLID WASTE *

HEM - Solid Waste

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic, under the direction of the Manager, Fleet and Grounds Maintenance, is responsible for performing highly skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of diversified heavy, earthmoving, construction equipment, automotive trucks and automated side loaders, front loaders, roll offs, and rear loader trucks.

Work involves the performance of highly skilled tasks in mechanical maintenance, repair and servicing of a wide variety of conventional and specialized equipment, motorized machinery, and the major repair of both gasoline and diesel-powered combustion engines. Work assignments are received from supervisor either verbally or in writing and may include assisting in the diagnosis of the type and extent of work to be done.

An employee in this class must be able to repair and maintain over the road and heavy equipment.

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for maintaining specialized and moderately complex heavy‑duty motorized equipment and large heavy construction type equipment and vehicles safely having complex operating requirements within the operation of a Landfill.

Note:

All City of Fort Smith positions require the employee to provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees, and have regular and reliable attendance that is non‑disruptive. Must show cooperation and respect to fellow employees and supervisors at all times. All other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or department director.

• Diagnose, inspect and perform servicing to a wide variety of light, medium and heavy equipment such as automobiles, trucks, backhoes, loaders, waste handlers, crawler dozer, crawler loaders, articulated dump trucks, 4 wheel drive loaders, skid steers, motor graders, submersible pumps, leachate pumps, sump drainers, front‑end loaders, mechanical sweepers, flushers, pump‑oriented water tanks, vehicles that haul heavy loads and or tow equipment with or without a trailer, compactors, scraper pans, tractor‑type construction equipment, aerial truck hydraulic systems, and other types of heavy earth moving equipment.
• Make tests to locate defects in operation; check on completed repairs before returning equipment back into service.
• Perform major repairs and maintenance to specialize equipment like hydraulic pumps, steering mechanisms, all types of brakes, electrical wiring, drive shafts, standard and automatic transmissions, differentials, and perform complete overhauls of both gasoline and diesel combustion engines.
• Overhaul, fabricate, weld, and perform other maintenance services to assemblies and accessories such as single and two‑speed rear axles, vacuums, compressed air and hydraulic systems, electronic controls, and components on various equipment and machinery.
• Perform and operate various types of shop equipment, machinery, precision instruments, specialized tools and devices, micrometers, dial gauges, power saws, heavy grinders and drill presses.
• Operate miscellaneous machinist and welding equipment as required.
• Prepare and keep records of repairs, time and parts used for the servicing of heavy special purpose automotive equipment and make related reports.
• Keep control of inventory of tools and other equipment used in the shop.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years' experience as a certified Heavy Equipment Mechanic in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty and construction equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
• Must have valid class "B" CDL or be able to…