Mechanic - Heavy Equipment Operator

2 months ago

Sun Valley, United States City of Ketchum Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Opportunity

The Mechanic – Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe, timely repair, maintenance and rebuilding of city mechanized equipment. Operates various types of heavy-duty equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of the Streets Manager or Senior Mechanic.

What you will do
  • Analyzes malfunctions and repairs and adjusts heavy construction equipment such as pickups, loaders, excavators, motor graders and dump trucks;
  • Dismantles machines using hoists, jacks, and hand power wrenches, screwdrivers, and a variety of special tools typical to heavy equipment mechanics;
  • Inspects parts for damage or excessive wear and replaces worn or broken parts;
  • Examines parts such as shafts, bearings, bushings, pins, gears, and rollers using gauges such as calipers and micrometers to verify that clearance and dimensions meet factory specifications;
  • Rebuilds, repairs, and maintains internal combustion engines (gas and diesel), carburetors, transmissions, differentials, air and hydraulic systems, fuel pumps, etc.;
  • Repairs, rebuilds and maintains electrical systems on equipment and vehicles;
  • Assists in the maintenance of department vehicles, sands and paints overhauled equipment;
  • Maintains shop area, tools, equipment to insure safe working environment;
  • Performs general preventative maintenance such as tune-ups, lubrication and grease jobs and cleaning and washing of parts;
  • Fabricates tools and equipment parts that are not readily available by using heavy-duty metal presses and welding techniques (electric and acetylene);
  • Performs Equipment Operator duties;
  • Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. 

What we are looking for
  • Self-motivated to complete tasks;
  • Ability to operate various types of heavy-duty equipment such as front-end loaders, excavators, sweepers, sanders, snowplow, grader, trucks, trailers;
  • Ability to respond to snow removal requests when needed;
  • Ability to remain within a one-hour response time while on call;
  • Ability to perform strenuous manual labor, such as lifting 75 lbs. and shoveling;
  • Ability to perform essential duties efficiently and accurately without endangering incumbent or other employees.

Needed Training and Experience
  • Experience in major repair of a variety of gas- and diesel-powered construction and automotive vehicles; or
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this job.

Licenses and Other Requirements
  • Idaho Class “A” Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within 1 year of date of hire;
  • Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug testing.

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