Heavy Motor Equipment Mechanic​/Operator

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CS00651

Position Title

Position Title Heavy Motor Equipment Mechanic / Operator

Division

Division Administration and Finance Division

Department Name

Department Name Physical Plant Administration

Position Type

Position Type Staff – Classified

General Statement of Duties

To operate, adjust, service and repair a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment, except power shovels, such as: graders, bulldozers, road rollers, power sweepers, hydrocranes, front end loaders, and truck and trailer units, etc.; and to do related work as required.

Supervision Received

Assignments of repair work or construction tasks are issued by a superior; work methods are subject to approval but not constantly supervised; work is subject to review upon completion for satisfactory results and conformity with technical requirements.

Supervision Exercised

Occasionally, may direct the work of assigned subordinates.

Position Overview

The Heavy Motor Equipment Mechanic/Operator operates, adjusts, services, and repairs a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment, including graders, bulldozers, loaders, sweepers, hydrocranes, and truck and trailer units. The position performs major mechanical repairs, including engine, drivetrain, and front-end replacement; maintains and repairs water lines and systems; and uses heavy equipment to grade, repair, and resurface roads, parking lots, and paths.

Working under general supervision, the employee is responsible for assigned equipment, maintains service records and reports, and may occasionally direct assigned staff in skilled maintenance work.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

• To operate, adjust, service and maintain a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment, such as: graders, bulldozers, front end loaders, power sweepers, hydrocranes, trucks and tractor trailer units, etc.
• To be responsible for assigned motor equipment, making necessary repairs and maintaining proper servicing.
• To repair or replace entire engines, drive trains, front ends of heavy equipment, i.e. power sweeps, front end loaders, trucks, four wheel drive off road vehicles.
• To be responsible for repair and/or replacement of water lines and water systems.
• To operate heavy equipment in the repair or replacement of the entire surface of parking lots and/or roads damaged from erosion or general use.
• As required, to operate equipment such as light trucks, compressors, and other light equipment; or to work as a Motor Equipment Operator.
• To grade all roads, parking lots, paths, with minimal supervision.
• As required, to supervise subordinates assigned to perform skilled maintenance.
• To keep records and make written or oral reports.
• To do related work as required.

Education

Such as may have been gained through: completion of twelve school grades, including or supplemented by courses in mechanics and vehicle repair.

Experience

Such as may have been gained through: employment requiring the operation and maintenance of heavy diesel and gasoline motor equipment and trucks dealing with various phases of construction and maintenance.

Or Combination of Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Additional Required Qualifications

Knowledges Skills and Capacities

A working knowledge of the methods, practices and tools used in maintaining heavy construction and maintenance equipment; a working knowledge of the methods and practices used in the repair or replacement of water lines and water systems; a working knowledge of the methods and means used to repair or replace the surface of parking lots and…