Heavy Equipment Mechanic

3 weeks ago


Lynnwood, United States City of Lynwood, WA Full time

Summary

The City of Lynnwood Public Works department is seeking a professional Mechanic to join our Fleet Division

Individuals in these positions perform specialized and skilled work involving the diagnosis and repair of various automotive and major pieces of light and heavy diesel and gas powered equipment, such as automobiles, police sedans, construction equipment, aid cars, motorcycles, sewer cleaners, sweepers, dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, fire pumpers, and other light and heavy equipment. This job description covers the following specific positions:

1. Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Entry Level, No ASE certifications required. Grade 217

2. Heavy Equipment Mechanic, ASE certified, CDL required. Grade 218

3. Heavy Equipment Mechanic, EVT Certified. Grade 219

Essential Functions

Includes but is not limited to such essential functions as listed below:

* Troubleshoot and determine defects and repairs needed on heavy and light duty equipment.
* Use lifts, specialty tools, and various automotive and heavy duty diagnostic equipment to inspect and evaluate vehicles and equipment.
* Perform tune-up work on trucks, motorcycles, and automobiles, with an emphasis on heavy equipment; assist Shop Supervisor in establishing and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment.
* Accomplish scheduled preventative maintenance on all equipment. Set up warranty repairs with vendors.
* Order parts from vendors and manufacture parts no longer available.
* Accomplish major repairs on diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, brakes, gear boxes, motors and pumps, hydraulic systems and electrical systems; maintain diesel and gas powered light and heavy-duty equipment.
* Initiate and update vehicle maintenance records. Use various tools and equipment common to the trade such as ohm meters, vacuum gauges, tire changers, wheel balancers, lifts, A/C recovery/rechargers, and mig welder.
* Perform welding repairs and fabrication work on vehicles and heavy equipment.
* Install, repair, and maintain complex electrical systems.
* Repair vehicles and equipment in the shop but may be called upon to perform field repairs as necessary. Locate and transport vehicles needing repair or warranty work.
* Serve as Lead in Shop Supervisor's absence.
* Maintain regular attendance.
* Other related duties as assigned.
* Grade 219 Only: Perform work on fire apparatus as per EVT certification.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of a specific technical nature which may be obtained from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier. Valid Washington CDL class B State Driver's license (class A preferred). Three (3) years' experience in independent vehicle diagnosis and repair, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience;

Certifications

* Employees who obtain and maintain ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Master Automobile Technician and Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician certifications will be automatically placed at pay scale 218. CDL required.


* The City will designate a finite number of Heavy Equipment Mechanic positions as being Grade 219. Successful candidates for Grade 219 positions must obtain and maintain EVT (Emergence Vehicle Technician) Master Ambulance and Master Fire Apparatus Technician certifications and have 2 years experience working on fire apparatus.

There will be no automatic promotion to Grade 219 Heavy Equipment Mechanic based solely on receiving an EVT certification. Loss of ASE and/or EVT certifications will result in demotion down to the appropriate pay scale after a period of 12 months to allow for re-certification.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information

Job Location and Equipment Utilized

Work is performed in a shop environment with exposure to vapors, fumes, loud noises, and dust. Equipment utilized includes standard shop/mechanical tools and equipment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Ability to use tools and equipment common to the mechanic trade.
* Ability to evaluate cause of equipment failures in both heavy and automotive equipment.
* Knowledge of the methods, practices, materials and tools of the automotive mechanic trade.
* Knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of a variety of heavy and light duty equipment.
* Knowledge of air brake systems, hydraulics and electrical systems.
* Knowledge of welding principles, practices, and techniques.
* Knowledge of the principals of internal combustion diesel and gas engines.
* Ability to diagnose and repair defects in a wide variety of maintenance, construction, and fire equipment.
* Ability to comprehend and research technical information provided by paper manuals and electronic online repair manuals
* Ability to maintain certifications by taking classes and testing per ASE, EVT, and others as applicable.
* Ability to use and understand computer programs as assigned.

Required Physical Traits

* Must be in good physical condition, able to lift and carry heavy objects, climbing, bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching, turning/twisting, pushing and pulling, reaching overhead and above the shoulders, remain stationary for extended periods of time.
* Ability to read written and numerical materials.
* Ability to exchange information.
* Ability to operate equipment and hand tools.

This position is represented by Local 3035, Council 2, Washington State Council of County and City Employees AFSCME / AFL-CIO.



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