Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Description

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Performs skilled mechanical and technical work and preventive maintenance of

light, medium-duty, and heavy trucks, earth moving equipment,

construction equipment, agricultural tractors, snowplows, dump trucks,

variable message boards, mowers, paint trucks, and anything else

required by Co

Duties

Diagnosing sources of mechanical problems or failures, including repairs to

electrical system components and heating and air conditioning systems,

either visually or using automotive diagnostic equipment.

Operate gas or arc welding equipment, a variety of hand and small power

tools, a metal press and/or a metal lathe to repair and/or fabricate

parts and tools necessary to maintain County vehicles.

Prepare interim records of work performed and parts used on all equipment

repaired. Use County computer system to prepare records of work performed and

parts used on all County equipment repaired.

Perform both minor and major preventative maintenance.

Mount, balance, repair, and replace tires ranging from automotive to

heavy equipment tires.

Ensure compliance with DOT standards and state, federal, and company

requirements.

Communicate professionally with customers and team members.

Skills, Abilities, And Competencies

Knowledge of the techniques and procedures related to the repair and

maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines and the tools and equipment

required.

Skill in recognizing and reporting faulty and abnormally functioning diesel

and gasoline-powered equipment, hydraulic systems, tires, tubes, and wheels.

Knowledge of and ability to use computerized inventory and fleet management

software.

In-depth knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions is

sufficient to establish a safe work environment for myself and others.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

Accountability

Accessibility

Inclusivity

Integrity

Requirements

Education and Experience:

A High School Diploma or GED equivalent

A minimum of three (3) years experience in truck or heavy equipment repair

Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the

requirements of the job will be considered.Preferred Education and Experience:

Vocational courses in automotive or heavy truck mechanics

Supplemental Information

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements

Must successfully pass pre-employment testing, which includes an acceptable

motor vehicle record (MVR), background check, physical capabilities

examination, and drug screen.

Possession of a valid Class "R" Colorado Driver's License or the ability

to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.

It will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation

(CBI) Background Check.Post-Employment Requirements

Must complete and maintain five ASE certifications throughout employment. ASE

Air Conditioning Certification, ASE Suspension & Steering Certification,

ASE Electrical/ Electronic Systems Certification, and ASE T4 Medium/

Heavy Truck Brake Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of

appointment. A fifth ASE certification must be obtained within one (1) year of

Possession of a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License or the

ability to obtain one within twelve (12) months of appointment. HAZMAT

endorsement is required.

Must obtain diesel emission certification standard to preform required

Testing.WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is deemed essential, and incumbents must be available for

winter storms and other emergencies. They must work on an on-call rotation

basis, which requires evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Position may require work to be performed in the field as well as the shop,

thus exposing incumbents to all weather conditions, fumes, smoke, and

high noise levels and potentially dangerous working onditions.

Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business

Needs.PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this

position.

Most of the time, either walking or standing in the shop or field.

Lifts carry, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. while performing mechanical

functions in the shop and field.

They may be required to lift heavy and awkward objects frequently, up to 75

lbs. from ground level to waist level or higher, either on solid ground or

while balancing (e.g., on a ladder).

Occasionally balances, stoops, crouches, and kneels while performing

duties in the shop and field.

Oral and auditory capacity enables interpersonal communication through

automated devices such as the two-way radio.

Auditory capacity to endure long-term exposure to loud noises.

Use eye, hand, and finger coordination frequently while using tools and

machinery.

Physical capacity to safely operate County vehicles and machinery.VISION

Requirements

Far Acuity: the ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more

Near Acuity: the ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

Depth Perception: the ability to judge distance and space relationships

Field of Vision: the ability to see peripherally

Accommodation: ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus

Color Vision: the ability to distinguish and identify different