Equipment Technician

Job Description

The Equipment Maintenance division is looking for a well-qualified individual to join their team!

The wage is set by the IUOE Collective Bargaining Agreement,
starting at step A: $30.44/hourly.

Salary range is $30.44-$35.03/hourly.

Performs basic entry level work in the maintenance, diagnostic, repair, and servicing of automotive, diesel and specialty motorized equipment; fabricates, welds, and performs plasma cutting, field and landfill construction equipment diagnostics and repair. Subject to service calls after hours as needed.

• High school diploma or GED

• Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance of automotive, construction equipment and/or heavy-duty trucks.

• Valid driver’s license upon hire date.

• Obtain Forklift Certification within three (3) months of date of hire.

• Obtain ASE Auto Maintenance and Light Repair or ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Preventive Maintenance Inspection Certification (G1 or T8) within six (6) months of hire date.

• Obtain an ASE Master in Medium/Heavy Truck or ASE Master in Auto/Light Truck within 2 ½ years of hire date and maintain throughout employment.

• Master ASE certification in automotive or medium heavy truck

This position is posted internally/externally concurrently. Only qualified, regular full-time IUOE employees will be given first consideration if they apply with the first five (5) working days of posting. If no qualified IUOE members apply with the internal posting close date, then all qualified external applicants will be considered. Internal qualified applicants who apply after the initial five (5) day posting will compete with qualified external candidates.

Selection will be made based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if appliable), and an interview process. Final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check and pre-employment physical commensurate to the position.

Duties listed are representative of the types of tasks and functions performed by positions of this class of work. Percentage of time and rank of importance of duties are not listed since both will vary by position and work location. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs basic/minor repairs of motors, transmissions, differentials, chassis parts, electrical, fuel, ignition, cooling, steering, and hydraulic and air systems.

• Assist in repairs on Refuse Trucks, Street Plows, Sanders, De-icers, and Parks and Facilities Spray equipment.

• Performs preventive maintenance work on vehicles and heavy‑duty equipment including lubrication and oil changes.

• Removes and installs automotive, light, and heavy truck tires, including and up to, size 11R22.5 and 425/65R22.5 weighing up to 330 pounds using appropriate lift assist devices.

• Familiar with vehicle and equipment diagnostic tools.

• Minor/basic repairs on cooling, a/c heater, fuel, electrical and exhaust systems; tunes engines using standard testing equipment.

• Performs work and repairs in shop as well as in the field.

• Inspects and removes construction equipment belly pans; removes debris and makes hydraulic and transmission line/hose repairs and performs preventative maintenance.

• Informs and communicates diagnostic results for parts ordering and repair, including keeping the Fleet and Equipment Maintenance Manager informed as to job status and repair time frames.

• Operates shop equipment and machinery such as drill presses, metal lathes, grinding equipment, cutting, and welding equipment, and assorted tools to assigned tasks.

• Maintains an accurate daily logbook of work performed on repair orders and labor hours by F-code.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Specific and realistic knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to competently perform this job.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes, and regulations related to assigned activities.

• Modern office practices, methods, procedures, and…