Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Fleet Maintenance

Job Title

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Hiring range is negotiable between $54,236 and $70,496 depending on a candidate's qualifications and experience. The purpose of this position is to perform advanced skilled mechanical work on a variety of diesel-powered heavy equipment; does related work as required. An employee in this class assists with planning, prioritizing and accomplishing all heavy equipment maintenance. Work involves extensive and expert knowledge in diesel-powered heavy equipment maintenance and repair.

Employee ensures all work is completed properly and in accordance with the City's safety and compliance procedures, as well as all federal and state regulations. This job works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Performs complicated maintenance and repair of diesel-powered heavy equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance and NCDMV Safety inspections on heavy equipment.
• Diagnoses mechanical problems using computerized testing equipment, determines required repair or replacement of parts and initiates repair on heavy equipment.
• Repairs and overhauls brakes, ignition and fuel systems, transmissions, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies, air conditioning systems, cooling systems, hydraulic systems and exhaust emission control systems.
• Tunes diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers, and pressure checks fuel filters, governors, etc.
• Takes down and removes air compressors, hydraulic systems, pumps and related equipment.
• Services, diagnoses, repairs and maintains speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy duty multi-axle suspensions, both conventional steel or air springs.
• Repairs or replaces shoes, pads, drums, hoses, calipers, cylinders, any heavy-duty air brakes.
• Repairs and replaces drive shaft, differential, axle, manual, automatic and sophisticated computer-controlled transmissions, clutches, transfer cases, power take-off systems, transmission reversers, all-wheel drive steering axles and final drives.
• Repairs or replaces fuses, batteries, lights, instruments, warning devices, controls and switches, computer controls, modules, alternators, starters, and defective cables and wiring.
• Replaces mufflers, manifolds, turbochargers, blowers, and pipes.
• Flushes radiator, replaces hoses and thermostat, repairs or replaces radiator and water pump, fan drives, DCA treatment filters, air intercoolers and oil coolers.
• May perform minor body and paint work.
• Completes diversified electrical work on heavy equipment, including troubleshooting electrical problems and repairing or replacing defective parts, repairing and adjusting lights, and repairing generators and starters.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair of heavy equipment, including dump trucks, specialized fire apparatuses, solid waste, construction and maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery, such as drills, presses, grinders, micrometers, brake relining and drum grinding machines, welding equipment; and the ability to diagnose the more common defects in the drive trains, chassis and other components of automotive equipment.
• Ability to detect by inspection any worn or broken heavy equipment parts.
• Ability to keep records of repairs and service operations and to make reports.
• Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.
• Ability to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams and installation and repair charts.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) years of repairing heavy equipment or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class "B" Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire date.
• Possession of a NC State Safety Inspection License or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire date.

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class "A" Commercial Driver's License,
• Diesel certifications and/or mechanic trade school training;

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs heavy work that involves constantly lifting, shoveling, and carrying 35 to 50 pounds on a regular and recurring basis and exerting 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• The work requires some strenuous physical exertion such as walking over rough or difficult terrain;…