Heavy Equipment Mechanic II

4 days ago

Modesto, California, United States City of Modesto, CA Full time
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic II

Job Summary:

The City of Modesto, CA is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic II to join our team. As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic II, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of heavy equipment, including transit buses, gasoline or diesel powered automotive, heavy construction, and fire apparatus. You will diagnose and repair vehicle components and control systems, and perform related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on City transit buses, automobiles, trucks, fire apparatus, and other diesel and gasoline powered maintenance and construction equipment.
  • Receive information from users, evaluate equipment problems, and determine action required for facilitating repair.
  • Weld, fabricate, and assemble parts and equipment for City transit buses and automotive and heavy equipment.
  • Use welding equipment, drill press, lathes, grinders, and a large assortment of other power and hand tools and measurement instruments required for journey level fabrication work.
  • Overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials, valves, clutches, and air and hydraulic systems.
  • Tune up engines, replacing electrical, electronic, and ignition parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors and fuel injection systems.
  • Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, or oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, hydraulic systems, and related parts and equipment.
  • Diagnose and repair components, including generators, alternators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches.
  • Diagnose, maintain, and repair air conditioning systems, climate systems, computerized control systems, ignition systems, power steering, and cooling systems.
  • Repair, adjust, and replace brake systems including disc, hydraulic, and air brakes.
  • Diagnose and repair wheelchair lifts and coin collection equipment.
  • Make roadside repairs as required.
  • Assist in the purchasing of equipment maintenance parts and materials.
  • Maintain work, time, and material records.
  • Diagnose and repair various electronic and computer-controlled devices.
  • Diagnose and repair emissions systems.
  • Test vehicle to ensure problem has been resolved.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
  • Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of transit buses and other gas- and diesel-powered equipment.
  • Operation and care of internal combustion engines and hydraulic equipment.
  • Methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in welding and fabrication work.
  • Operating and repair characteristics of City transit buses and a wide variety of other light and heavy equipment.
  • Diagnostic methods.
  • Computers and electronics in vehicle applications.
  • Ability to perform skilled welding and fabrication work.
  • Perform journey level equipment mechanical work, including the troubleshooting of equipment for both major and minor repair work.
  • Work independently in the absence of supervision.
  • Accurately determine appropriate mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs.
  • Assist in the training and supervision of less experienced staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance and automotive and heavy equipment repair duties.
  • High School diploma or GED equivalency, supplemented by specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas- and diesel-powered equipment.
  • Possession of a valid Class B Commercial California driver's license.
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Vehicle Inspection Pollution Controls license.
  • Possession of an appropriate Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Certification.
  • Possession of certifications in three (3) areas in heavy-duty class issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a mechanical shop environment on a year-round basis and includes exposure to loud equipment and machinery. Some work may occur at remote locations. Positions may require varying shifts, overtime, nights, and weekend work, as well as rotating shifts periodically and travel is rare.

Benefits:

  • 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of holiday credit.
  • Accrual normally begins at a rate of two weeks per year, with incremental increases to five weeks at 21 years of service.
  • Accumulated at 8 hours per month, 96 hours per year.
  • Health, dental and vision coverage is provided.
  • Life insurance coverage in the amount of $20,000 is provided by the City.
  • Disability insurance coverage is provided by the City, at City cost.
  • Deferred compensation plan with a matching contribution by the employee.
  • Retiree health savings account (RHS) with a $2,400 initial deposit provided upon completion of a two (2) year vesting period.
  • Employee assistance program available to employees and dependents.
  • Bilingual incentive leave.
  • Uniform and uniform allowance program.
  • Annual physical exam.
  • Longevity pay.
  • Section 125 plan.

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