Description

The Equipment Mechanic performs maintenance and repair work on heavy motor vehicles and equipment.  May lead the work of staff.  Performs all work in compliance with established work schedules, methods and safety procedures and practices.

Requirements

• Services, inspects, diagnoses, and repairs heavy motor vehicles and equipment in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules or unscheduled repair work, such as tune-ups, basic and extensive brake jobs, transmission work both automatic and manual, rear end, front end, fuel system, electrical systems, ignition system, engine overhaul, tire repair and mounting, hydraulic systems, rebuilding carburetors, starters and engines.
• Conducts quality control checks and tests.  Test drives heavy motor vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains records of repairs made, work orders, parts used and time worked.
• Performs State inspections.
• Researches, locates, and completes purchase requests for parts orders.
• Cleans equipment and maintains a clean and safe work area and environment.
• Performs field service calls.  Makes diagnosis and required repairs in the field.
• Performs new heavy motor vehicle and equipment make-ready.
• Operates welding equipment, steam cleaner and heavy repair equipment.
• Provides lead supervision to other staff in the absence of the supervisor, as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.