Heavy Equipment and On Highway Lube Technician

City of Farmington•Farmington, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment and On Highway Lube Technician performs semi-skilled maintenance on vehicles in the City fleet and municipal mechanical equipment. The role carries out scheduled and mileage- or hour-based preventive maintenance on heavy trucks, construction equipment, trailers, and other assigned equipment, including fluid and filter changes, lubrication, and routine inspections. The technician performs light repairs and refers major repairs or complex diagnostic findings to the Heavy Equipment Lead. The position works under the direct supervision of the Heavy Equipment Lead, who reports to the Shop Foreman, within the Vehicle Maintenance Division under the direction of the Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent. The technician documents work in the City work-order system, requisitions parts and supplies, and provides emergency field assistance as needed. The role participates in a rotating on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays, and must be able to reach the Municipal Operations Center within thirty minutes after receiving a call or page. This regular, full-time position is based at the MOC Vehicle Maintenance Shop in Farmington. The scheduled workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The pay range is $18.08–$28.15 per hour. The employee must supply their own hand tools and storage cabinet or tool chest; an annual tool allowance may be provided subject to City Council budget approval. The work frequently involves moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions, and occasionally involves wet or humid conditions and exposure to fumes or toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee frequently uses hands and arms, climbs or balances, stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls, and walks, sits, talks or hears. Frequent lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds are required.

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.
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.
A.S.E. certifications required within nine months of hire.
Some knowledge of equipment and on-highway truck lubrication service, including automotive 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 service activities.
Ability to maintain cars, trucks, trailers, snowplows, and other equipment as necessary, and to perform lubrication and maintenance on snowplows and related equipment.
Knowledge of practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern on-highway truck and equipment maintenance.
Working telephone and willingness and ability to be on 24-hour call for one week on rotation with other mechanics; ability to reach the Municipal Operations Center within thirty minutes after receiving a call or page.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; work effectively in a fast-paced environment; and maintain effective working relationships.
Pre-employment physical and/or drug and alcohol testing; baseline audiometric examination; extensive background checks.
Subject to the City's drug and alcohol testing policy, including pre-employment, post-accident, random, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.
Must supply own hand tools and storage cabinet or 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 customer service skills.
Operate a motor vehicle to support departmental and City business.
Perform preventive maintenance on heavy trucks, heavy construction equipment, trailers, 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, inspect, adjust, and perform light repairs on vehicles and mechanical equipment.
Repair or maintain engine, electrical, fuel, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle, and related systems; work on hydraulics when required.
Inspect tires for repair or replacement and change or repair tires.
Evaluate equipment and vehicle condition, identify maintenance needs, and conduct analyses and inspections to determine maintenance, repair, or replacement needs.
Refer major repairs and complex diagnostic findings to the Heavy Equipment Lead.
Requisition equipment, parts, and supplies 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 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, organized work area; follow shop safety procedures; use required personal protective equipment; and properly handle and dispose of fluids and regulated materials.
Attend work reliably and carry assigned projects through to completion safely and promptly.
Serve on employee committees as assigned.