Equipment Mechanic I or II

Equipment Mechanic I

Performs repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop or a District Maintenance Section. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in construction of highways/bridges and inspecting work performed by contracted vendors. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments;

however, unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Performs advanced repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop or a District Maintenance Section. Inspects work performed by shop mechanics and/or contracted vendors. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in the construction of highways/bridges. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform independently on assignments;

however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information.
• Handles and disposes of environmentally hazardous materials in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Checks lighting and wiring mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of headlights, spotlights, tail lights and parking lights.
• Completes repair order paperwork and accurately enters data into fleet information management system.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.
• Orders, picks up and delivers parts, materials, tools, and operates equipment and vehicles to include heavy equipment.
• Performs acetylene and electric arc welding repairs.
• Performs annual state safety inspections on vehicles to include DOT required inspections.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment; as required moves items related to these activities.
• Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers and mobile radios.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Trains less experienced technicians.
• Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information.
• Handles and disposes of environmentally hazardous materials in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Checks lighting and wiring mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of headlights, spotlights, tail lights and parking lights.
• Completes repair order paperwork and accurately enters data into fleet information management system.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.
• Orders, picks up and delivers parts, materials, tools, and operates equipment and vehicles to include heavy equipment.
• Performs acetylene and electric arc welding repairs.
• Performs annual state safety inspections on vehicles to include DOT required inspections.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment; as required moves items related to these activities.
• Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers and mobile radios.
• Repairs vehicle air conditioning systems.
• Troubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Experience:

2 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Substitutions for

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's experience.
• Certificates of course completion from a Technical Training Institute in Automotive and Diesel Technology may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Experience:

4 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair. (Experience can be satisfied by full…