Heavy Equipment Mechanic I​/II — Field & Shop Repair Pro

duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• examines and locates mechanical defects in a wide variety of automotive, road construction and maintenance equipment.
• makes major and minor mechanical repairs including engine tune-ups, brake relining, body and fender, and electrical system repair.
• fits new parts and adjusts engines, oil, water, and fuel pumps, carburetors and fuel injectors, governors, starting motors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes and steering gear.
• repairs track layer type tractors, checking and replacing rollers, pins and brushing.
• overhauls hydraulic lifts and steering assemblies on motor graders and tractors.
• maintains records of time and materials used on each job.
• perform gas electrical welding and repair work in the field.
• performs machinist and fabrication work.

level i

experience:
three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience and training in heavy equipment or auto repair or successful completion of trade school or college certified program.

license:
possess and maintain a valid class "a" california driver's license. A class "c" license may be substituted however, a class "a" license must be obtained within six months of appointment. Failure to obtain the proper license will result in termination.

level ii

experience:
two (2) years of heavy equipment mechanic repair performing duties comparable to those of a heavy equipment mechanic i in merced county.

license:
possess and maintain a valid class "a" california driver's license.

possess and maintain a valid refrigeration/recycling air conditioning certificate.

identified safety sensitive positions in this classification will be subject to pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the provisions of the county of merced drug and alcohol testing policy.

• communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• perform job duties under stressful conditions.
• maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations.
• lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds.
• walk, stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch on narrow, slippery, erratically moving surfaces.
• operate large equipment such as cars, trucks, forklifts, cranes.
• wear a respirator or safety glasses or other protective clothing and equipment.
• frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
• normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• regular attendance is an essential function.

knowledge of

• methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the testing, adjustment, repair, and overhaul of automotive and road construction equipment.
• theory, operation and care of internal combustion engines and their components.
• hydraulic valves and controls, hydraulic and air brake systems, and electronic ignition.
• principles and methods of acetylene and electric-arc welding.
• painting techniques.
• safe work practices.

ability to:

• inspect equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.
• use a variety of power hand tools, diagnostic equipment and shop equipment.
• perform testing, adjustment, repair, and overhaul work on automotive and heavy equipment.
• understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
• cut, reform, and fabricate parts using welders and shop equipment.

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