Senior Equipment Mechanic - CDL

Job Title

City of Waco Seeks A skilled mechanic with experience maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery.

Job Summary Under basic supervision, performs advanced journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of City vehicles, specialty vehicles, and equipment, and heavy equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and City procedures; maintains and enforces safety standards and identifies safety problems.

Qualifications

Required:

• Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License
• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
• 4 years of work experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment in a fleet environment

Essential Functions:

• Performs advanced journey-level maintenance and repairs on a diverse fleet of light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, equipment, and machinery, including road and grounds maintenance, heavy hydraulic systems, fire equipment, police and fire vehicles, watercraft, and other specialty vehicles and equipment; generates innovative solutions to complex work situations; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience and training; examines equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots actual and potential problems; repairs, disassembles, rebuilds, and adjusts equipment and components; fabricates and reconditions parts as needed; assures equipment functions meet job specifications and technical codes.
• Performs preventive maintenance and diagnostics on vehicles and equipment to maximize the effective life cycle, reduce downtime, and improve the productivity of City workers; performs specialized repair and maintenance work to bring vehicles and equipment into compliance with safety and regulatory violations.
• Inspects status of vehicles and equipment, performs safety inspections, and recommends equipment replacement and major repair options; installs auxiliary and specialized equipment.
• Diagnoses and repairs vehicle and equipment engines and components, including gasoline, diesel, and hybrid engines; uses technical manuals and computer equipment to diagnose and correct problems.
• Diagnoses and repairs vehicle component systems and sub-systems for electrical, fuel supply, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, brakes, drive train, suspension, exhaust, and engine cooling systems; performs arc and acetylene welding as required; performs body repair and other metal component repairs.
• Transports equipment from the field to the repair shop facility; performs emergency repairs in the field as required; identifies and reports vehicle problems requiring additional maintenance and repair; notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority and skills.
• Maintains records and logs of services performed and general vehicle information; opens and closes work orders; and documents work hours, parts used, and repairs completed.
• Orders parts as needed; maintains records of parts requisitions and stock inventory.
• Maintains shop facility, cleans work areas, and removes debris; maintains the work zone and all equipment in safe operating condition, disposes of lubricants and chemicals in accordance with all safety procedures.