Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Plm III - Public Works Division

Under close supervision, performs preventive maintenance and repairs to County vehicles, heavy and light equipment, and public safety vehicles to ensure the availability of safe and reliable transportation and equipment operation.

• Performs diagnosis of vehicle and equipment performance and operations utilizing a variety of testing equipment; conducts tests on vehicle electrical systems; hydraulic systems; performs a variety of breakdown and scheduled maintenance, repairs and overhauls to transmissions, engines, drive trains, and other operating systems; performs preventive maintenance, including fluid and filter changes; may perform collision damage repairs, painting and bodywork, brake, and exhaust system repairs.
• Operates fuel and/or service trucks for servicing equipment that is away from shop.
• Prepares records and work order history on vehicle and heavy equipment repair and maintenance activity; orders parts; researches vehicle and part specifications and related information; performs field service calls and retrieval of disabled vehicles. May be called upon to work during emergency weather conditions during and after normal work hours. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of repair and service manuals and other documentation for maintenance of vehicles and various equipment; the usage and operation of various diagnostic equipment and tools.
Knowledge of Hamilton County work order system, County policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and County codes and regulations relating to vehicle and workplace safety.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and County codes and regulations pertaining to transporting hazardous materials.
Knowledge of County geography, facilities, and work sites.
Skill in testing and diagnosing problems relating to vehicle and equipment operational performance.
Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.
Skill in working with a variety of tools and equipment; service manuals, vehicle, and equipment specifications.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, service/parts vendors, and other County departments.
Skill in welding with gas, stick, and mig welders.
Skill in effectively communicating in both oral and written form.

The equivalent of a high school diploma, plus a minimum of at least three (3) years of direct work experience in heavy equipment and diesel engine maintenance. A valid driver’s license is required.

• Incumbent shall furnish all hand tools needed to perform duties of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Hamilton County will provide specialty tools. A valid driver’s license is required.
• This position is deemed essential/situational during inclement weather situations and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
• Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.

This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” under the definition of 49 CFR Part 40-Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following:
1) post offer pre-employment
2) when there is reasonable cause
3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident
4) on a random basis
5) prior to return to duty after suspension and/or
6) as follow-up. This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook.