Heavy Equipment Mechanic

2 weeks ago

Hollister, United States County of San Benito Full time

Description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The posted salary reflects the 7% increase effective October 1, 2023. An additional 6% salary increase will occur in October 2024. Increased County contributions to medical will be in effect starting January 1, 2024.

DEFINITION

Under general direction, to perform a variety of skilled inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, servicing, and repair work on gas, propane, and diesel power driven equipment; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level in Heavy Equipment Mechanic class series. Incumbents perform a variety of skilled maintenance and repair work on County light and heavy power driven equipment and busses. Employees who successfully complete the Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program will advance to the Heavy Equipment Mechanic II level without further competition.

REPORTS TO

Road Maintenance Superintendent

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

None

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasionally sits; frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use a variety of hand and power equipment, electrical testing equipment used in the mechanical trades; use a computer and telephone; operate a variety of road maintenance equipment.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a shop environment; occasionally works outdoors in varying temperatures; exposure to hazardous materials, smoke, gasses, and fumes; exposure to hazards such as moving machine parts and electrical current; continuous contact with other staff.

Example of Duties

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Inspects, locates, and diagnoses mechanical and/or electrical defects on County trucks, a variety of light and heavy maintenance and construction equipment, and busses; determines extent of necessary repairs; overhauls, repairs, and adjusts transmissions, differentials, air brakes, hydraulic systems, clutches, and engines; tunes-up engines, replacing ignition parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors and fuel injection systems; replaces and repairs faulty parts, including wheel bearings, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms and other components; works on generators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches; changes and installs belts and hoses; maintains time and materials records for work orders; changes tires; orders and maintains inventory of requisite parts and supplies; carries out preventive maintenance programs; may weld and fabricate parts and equipment; may make field and emergency repairs; installs emergency warning equipment; may road test repaired equipment, may operate a special fueling station and transit facility, may assist with planning new equipment procurement.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and;

Two years of responsible work experience as a journey level automotive mechanic,preferably including substantial experience in working on heavy construction equipment.

Special Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

Employees hired after August 20, 2013 and employees who have volunteered for the Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program must also possess a Class A driving permit in conformance with the California Department of Motor Vehicle licensing requirements within six months from the date of hire and possession of valid California Class A driver's license within one year from the date of hire. Out-of-pocket expenses as they relate to pursuing a valid California Class A driver's license would be the responsibility of applicants or employees.

Knowledge Of/Ability To

Knowledge of:

Practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in skilled gas, propane, and diesel-

powered equipment maintenance and repair work.

Operation and care of internal combustion engines and components.

Principles and methods of preventive maintenance.

Safe work practices and procedures.

Hydraulic valves and controls, hydraulic and air brake systems, and electronic ignition

systems.

Principles and methods of gas and electrical welding.

Ability to:

Inspect gas, propane, and diesel-powered equipment and accurately diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical defects.

Skillfully use a variety of hand and power tools in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment and heavy equipment.

Performed skilled testing, adjustment, repair, and overhaul work on automotive equipment and heavy equipment.

Read and interpret shop and repair manuals.

Apply technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical trades work.

Estimate time and materials for repair jobs.

Maintain accurate records and reports.

Operate light and heavy road maintenance equipment in a safe manner.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.

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