Equipment Technician II (Heavy Equipment) (Grade 13)

City of Huntsville • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The City of Huntsville’s Fleet Services Department is hiring an Equipment Technician II (Heavy Equipment) for skilled, advanced journey-level work repairing and maintaining automotive and heavy construction equipment. The position leads and directs mechanics engaged in heavy equipment repair. Assignments are provided through repair orders, and the technician uses extensive independent judgment to determine repair methods. Work is reviewed through inspections during the repair process and upon completion.

The Fleet Management Division furnishes City departments with properly equipped and maintained vehicles and equipment. Its work includes purchasing, fueling, repairing, and maintaining City-owned vehicles and equipment, including automated garbage trucks, emergency response vehicles, and construction and landscaping equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or a GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency.
• Training in diesel and heavy equipment mechanics, either included in or supplemented to the required education.
• Thorough experience repairing diesel and gasoline vehicles and equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• ASE certification in Heavy/Medium Truck Brakes, Steering, and Drivetrain, or equivalent manufacturer training and certification. Candidates hired with equivalent manufacturer training and certification must obtain the specified ASE certification within 11 months of hire or promotion.
• A Commercial Driver’s License, Class A, with Passenger Endorsement, or the ability to obtain it within 11 months of hire or promotion.
• Pass the written CDL Class A test and the written CDL Class A Passenger Endorsement test within six months of hire or promotion.
• Pass the driving test and obtain a valid CDL Class A endorsement within 11 months of hire or promotion.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain automotive and heavy construction equipment.
• Lead and give work direction to mechanics engaged in heavy equipment repair.
• Determine repair methods using independent judgment in response to repair orders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED