EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

22h • $44,715 • Onsite

About The Position

Join The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) as an Equipment Repair Technician and play a crucial role in our fleet’s maintenance and safety operations. You will oversee vehicle inspections, repairs, and training programs, ensuring efficient and safe operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our facility while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of power/drive train system inspections and diagnoses
• Knowledge of repair procedures of electrical systems, inspections, and diagnoses
• Knowledge of electronic control systems inspections, diagnosis, repair procedures, and computerized diagnostic analyzer uses and practices
• Knowledge of hydraulic system inspections
• Knowledge of diagnosis, repair procedures and operating principles of gasoline and diesel-fueled internal combustion engines
• Knowledge of principles and practices of scheduled preventive maintenance programs
• Knowledge of automotive/truck and heavy equipment operating procedures
• Skill in using computerized diagnostic analyzer equipment to troubleshoot and repair electric, electronic, and mechanical systems
• Skill in using a wide variety of specialized tools and equipment to service, repair, and maintain the automotive, truck, and heavy construction equipment
• Skill in preparing accurate repair estimates and establishing the best and most effective course of repair action
• Skill in using repair service and overhaul manuals printed or computerized
• Skill in performing quality control inspections
• Skill in estimating time and material costs of repairs on equipment
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to push/pull up to 50lbs
• Ability to walk/run up to 0.5 miles
• Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and electronic hydraulic system problems
• Ability to perform safety and preventive maintenance inspections on a wide variety of automotive and heavy equipment
• Ability to overhaul, repair, and service a wide variety of automotive and heavy construction equipment
• Ability to follow and effectively communicate verbal and written instructions
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and track repairs and services for a large fleet operation
• Ability to comprehend and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work in a prison environment
• Requires possession of a valid driver’s license
• Requires a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a “P” endorsement within the first six months from the date of hire.
• Requires obtaining a Department of Transportation (DOT) Brake Inspector and DOT Commercial Vehicle Inspector Certifications within the first year from the hire date.
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in at least two categories
• Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS)-Air Conditioning Certification
• Minimum of Five (5)years of continuous working experience at a Journeyman level as an automotive or heavy equipment mechanic

Responsibilities

• Participates in the daily progress meetings with staff and inmates in regard to existing vehicle repair status and vehicles waiting to be repaired or PM
• Determine what is needed for completion (i.e., parts, tools, repair on data on failure)
• Analyze repair work needed. Set repair priorities and whether or not vendor repairs are needed
• Conduct vehicle inspections
• Determine all repair parts, supplies, and accessories needed and inform Equipment Shop Supervisor
• Maintain complete inventory of all parts, supplies, and tools
• Ensures accurate data entry into department's automated fleet management program Ron Turley Associates (RTA); This includes but not limited to Work Orders, Paperless Shop, Paperless Inspections, Inventory records, Posting of Parts and Labor to Work Orders
• Follow agreed PM scheduling as established for the month
• Assist in the daily training for inmates by using the Automotive Society of Excellence (ASE) Study Guides per the Fleet 100 program
• Research and encourage vendors to hold training classes.
• Assist in training all inmates and new staff on all shop equipment and safety procedures
• Ensure all tools, keys, buildings, and structures under your control are secured and accounted for before leaving for the day
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed