Equipment Mechanic

Scott County Community Development Agency•Jordan, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs highly skilled work maintaining, inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles, heavy equipment, and gas- and diesel-powered construction equipment in a manner to ensure that all equipment is safe, equipment life is maximized, and equipment is reliable when used by a variety of departments providing services to Scott County. Work includes weekends, nights, and holidays as required by weather and maintenance conditions. The employee is under general supervision of an assigned supervisor. Work is reviewed by the Fleet Operations Manager through conferences, inspections, or in writing. The role requires knowledge of the techniques and procedures of vehicle and equipment repairs and maintenance including gasoline and diesel engines, and air conditioning systems, as well as knowledge of uses of repair equipment including electric welders, acetylene torches, computer scanner, drills, and wrenches. It also requires knowledge of safe work practices in a maintenance shop and occupational hazards and safety precautions common to the trade. The incumbent must be able to safely drive motor vehicles and operating powered equipment, prioritize equipment repairs, use power tools for repairs, use computer diagnostics, plan and carry out preventative maintenance, read repair manuals, use computers and electronic devices, perform strenuous mechanical and manual labor, adapt tools and parts, work independently and as part of a team, establish effective working relationships, use MS Office software, and utilize asset management software fluently.

Requirements

Equivalency of a high school diploma or GED plus one year of post-secondary education
Valid driver's license
3 years' experience repairing and maintaining vehicles, machinery, and heavy equipment; to include work on diesel engines
Obtain a Class B CDL within 18 months of hire
Obtain a Class A commercial drivers license within 24 months of hire
Obtain MN Vehicle Inspector certification within 12 months of hire
Obtain Air-Conditioning Systems certifications within 12 months of hire
Pass a pre-employment exam
Pass a drug test
Ability to safely drive motor vehicles and operating powered equipment
Ability to prioritize equipment repairs
Ability to use power tools to make repairs to heavy equipment, including trucks, snow plow attachments, backhoes, tractors, motor graders, loaders, etc.
Ability to use computer diagnostics for vehicles and trucks
Ability to plan, oversee, and carry out a complete preventative maintenance program for new and existing equipment
Ability to read repair manuals, diagrams, and parts catalogs
Ability to use computers and other electronic devices for work tasks
Ability to perform strenuous mechanical and manual labor often in rather inaccessible spaces and/or inclement weather conditions
Ability to repair and maintain all vehicles and equipment owned by the county
Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
Ability to use MS Office software for the performance of essential duties
Ability to use appropriate discretion in dealing with matters of a confidential nature
Ability to utilize asset management software fluently

Nice To Haves

Already holding needed credentials (Class B CDL, Class A CDL, MN Vehicle Inspector, Air-Conditioning Systems certifications)
Experience with specialized training for hydraulic loaders, excavators, sanders, and tractors
ASE certification in additional repair categories

Responsibilities

Inspects, diagnoses, and performs major and minor mechanical and electrical repairs on automobiles, recreational vehicles, gasoline and diesel powered trucks/engines, and a variety of heavy and light equipment used in various work settings around the county.
Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment; test drives and operates all vehicles and/or equipment to diagnose and ensure work/repair has been completed.
Repairs, installs, modifies, and troubleshoots hydraulic systems.
Performs repairs by welding, cutting, and fabrication using an electric welder and oxygen acetylene torches.
Replaces flywheels, drivetrains, U-joints, wheel oil seals, kingpins, hoses, and any and all parts necessary on vehicles as required.
Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs air, electrical, or hydraulic brakes; computerized electrical, air-conditioning, exhaust, ignition systems, and cooling systems.
Inspects, rebuilds, repairs, and/or removes and replaces starters, engine ignition, generators, transmissions, final drive assemblies, fuel injection/carburetors, fuel and water pumps, transfer cases, tires and wheels, or other related equipment.
Performs regular maintenance and repairs on automatic and manual transmissions.
Installs clutches, shock absorbers, radiators, top lights, electrical harnesses, and other items as needed.
Modifies vehicles as required to meet the needs of specific department uses.
Installs and repairs light brackets, two-way radios, emergency/warning equipment, and other miscellaneous equipment on County Sheriff and highway vehicles such as updating computer and printing equipment and GPS systems.
Mounts and removes snow and ice control equipment, including calibration of computerized sander controls.
Makes repairs to plows, wings, underbody plows, and sanders including cutting edges.
Provides repair orders with the number of parts used and hours of labor performed on each piece of equipment.
Uses the computer to retrieve work assignments, track inventory, enter work-order write-ups, and to communicate with others.
Cleans and maintains the shop area, shop equipment, and parts room.
Washes and cleans vehicles.
Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.