Equipment Maintenance Specialist

This position is responsible for performing skilled work involving preventative maintenance and mechanical repair of heavy and light equipment. Responsibilities may include: inspecting machines for maintenance needs; determining and conducting appropriate maintenance, repair or replacement work; operating applicable equipment and tools; and performing the duties of lower level.

The duties and responsibilities of this job are performed with latitude for independent judgement in accordance with Department and City policies, Federal, State and Local regulations and are based on detailed knowledge of department operations. Work is subject to periodic review by the supervisor, who provides input on approval of recommendations and discusses assignments, priorities and work.

• Inspects, tests, and performs preventative and mechanical repairs on City-owned motor vehicles and equipment, including heavy equipment and machines; may assist in coordinating maintenance and repair operations
• Operates applicable equipment and tools to diagnose, repair, maintain, and operate City-owned motor vehicles and equipment, including troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical issues; fabricating and/or modifying tools as necessary, which may include welding and/or other related procedures; and recommending equipment modifications, replacements, or enhancements
• Coordinates with internal departments and external agencies, including vendors, to facilitate departmental operations, to include: providing technical assistance, and/or communicating information regarding repair or maintenance needs, work schedules and assignments, and equipment status
• Prepares, maintains, and or/updates a variety of reports, work orders, records, logs, and other documentation regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, vehicle conditions, maintenance and repair activities, bills, and/or related information; and maintains, update, and/or enters/retrieves information into/from databases, and other online programs and systems to facilitate department operations
• Maintains the department inventory by monitoring and documenting inventory levels, documenting vendor information, tracking costs, and recommending purchases
• Performs duties of lower-level staff, including checking tires; checking fluid levels; adding fluids; draining engine oil; replacing filters; and replacing oil, wipers, belts, and related equipment
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Skilled vehicle and/or equipment maintenance and repair practices and procedures in assigned area of responsibility;
• Applicable tools and equipment;
• Diagnostic devises utilized in identifying vehicle and/or equipment malfunctions;
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions;
• Metal fabrication techniques;
• Record keeping principles;
• Computers and related software applications.
• Customer service principles.

• Prioritizing and assigning work;
• Using applicable tools and equipment;
• Maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment;
• Detecting and diagnosing vehicle and equipment malfunctions;
• Fabricating and modifying tools as necessary;
• Maintaining operational records and reports;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information;
• Providing customer service.

Preferred 2+ years’ experience in heavy truck/equipment service, repair and operation. MN DOT commercial vehicle inspector certification or the ability to certify within 6 months of hire.

Minnesota Class A Driver’s License with air brake and tanker endorsements or the ability to get class A with endorsements within 1 year of hire

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Very Heavy Work:
Exerting in…