Heavy Equipment Operator and On Highway Lube Technician

City of Farmington•Farmington, NM

7d•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Farmington is hiring one regular, full-time Heavy Equipment and On Highway Lube Technician for its General Service Department at the MOC Vehicle Maintenance Shop. The position performs semi-skilled preventive maintenance and light repairs on the City’s fleet, including heavy trucks, construction equipment, trailers, snowplows, and other municipal equipment. Work includes scheduled and mileage- or hour-based maintenance, fluid and filter changes, lubrication, inspections, tire service, and repairs to vehicle and equipment systems. Major repairs and complex diagnostic findings are referred to the Heavy Equipment Lead. The technician documents work in the City work-order system, requisitions parts and supplies, and may provide emergency field assistance to disabled equipment. The role works under the direct supervision of the Heavy Equipment Lead, who reports to the Shop Foreman, within the Vehicle Maintenance Division under the overall direction of the Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and includes a rotating on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays. During the assigned on-call week, the employee must be available by telephone and able to reach the Municipal Operations Center within 30 minutes after receiving a call or page. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, specialized training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field, and one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required. A Commercial Driver’s License and ASE certifications must be obtained within nine months as specified. The position is subject to extensive background checks, pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol testing, additional testing under the City’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, and a baseline audiometric examination. Employees must supply their own hand tools and storage cabinet/tool chest; an annual tool allowance may be provided subject to City Council budget approval.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent, plus specialized training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field.
One year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; relevant maintenance may include cars, trucks, trailers, snowplows, and other equipment.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one within nine months of employment.
ASE certifications required within nine months of hire.
Some knowledge of equipment and on-highway truck lubrication service, including gasoline and diesel engines.
Some knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, gasoline engines, and electrical systems.
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to maintenance and lubrication work.
Ability to perform lubrication service and maintenance on snowplows and related equipment.
Knowledge of practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern on-highway truck and equipment maintenance.
Ability to complete assigned projects safely and on time.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors, and the public.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Working telephone and willingness and ability to take 24-hour on-call duty for one week on a rotating basis with other mechanics; ability to reach the Municipal Operations Center within 30 minutes after a call or page.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequently handling tools and controls, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Subject to extensive background checks, pre-employment physical and/or drug/alcohol testing, the City’s drug and alcohol testing policy, and a baseline audiometric examination.
Must supply personal hand tools and a storage cabinet/tool chest.

Nice To Haves

Some computer experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, vendors, supervisors, and the public using strong customer service skills.
Operate motor vehicles to support departmental and City business, including mechanical testing.
Perform preventive maintenance on heavy trucks, construction equipment, trailers, snowplows, and other assigned municipal equipment, including fluid and filter changes, lubrication, and routine inspections.
Use diagnostic scan tools and hand, electric, and air-driven tools to test, service, and perform light repairs on heavy trucks and mechanical equipment.
Inspect, adjust, and replace parts as part of light repairs and maintenance; refer major repairs and complex diagnostic findings to the Heavy Equipment Lead.
Repair engine, electrical, fuel, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle, and related systems; work on hydraulics when required.
Inspect tires and perform tire repairs or replacement.
Assess the condition of vehicles and heavy construction equipment, identify maintenance needs, and perform authorized preventive maintenance and light repairs.
Conduct analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to identify maintenance, repair, or replacement needs.
Requisition equipment, parts, and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical-system maintenance.
Provide emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
Document daily work in the City work-order system, including labor time, inspections, fluids and parts used, deficiencies, and follow-up repair recommendations.
Participate in the rotating on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays, and respond to emergency service needs as directed.
Complete work orders, inspection records, and related documentation accurately and promptly.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, follow shop safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and properly handle and dispose of fluids and regulated materials.
Attend work as an essential function of the position.
Serve on employee committees as assigned.