Heavy Equipment Mechanic II

City of Syracuse•Syracuse, NY

15h

About The Position

This position is responsible for skilled mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy equipment, including equipment whose operating systems and assemblies differ from standard gasoline- or diesel-powered systems. Under supervision, the employee performs repairs and maintenance on heavy construction equipment. General instructions are provided for assigned tasks, with latitude to plan and carry out the work. Completed work is reviewed through operation of the repaired equipment. Related work is performed as required.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of the mechanical trade as applied to maintenance and repair of heavy automotive or construction equipment.
Good knowledge of methods, materials, and standard practices used to repair and maintain construction equipment using operating systems other than gasoline or diesel power.
Good knowledge of occupational hazards and trade safety precautions.
Good knowledge of operating and repair characteristics of equipment normally associated with a Public Works Department.
Good knowledge of gasoline and diesel internal combustion engine operation.
Good knowledge of electrical systems in heavy automotive and construction equipment.
Skill in using tools, machines, and testing equipment.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and read diagrams.
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
One of the following qualification pathways: (A) an associate's degree in Automotive Technology with a Heavy Equipment specialty or in Diesel Equipment Technology, from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents, plus one year of skilled mechanical experience (or its part-time equivalent) repairing and maintaining heavy automotive or construction equipment using gasoline and diesel engines, including bulldozers, power shovels, extractors, or similar heavy equipment; (B) three years of such skilled mechanical experience (or its part-time equivalent), including at least one year maintaining and repairing bulldozers, power shovels, extractors, or similar heavy equipment; or (C) an equivalent combination of training and experience within the limits of A and B.
When required to operate motor vehicles, possession of a valid Non-CDL or CDL with endorsements appropriate to the vehicle class, as required by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Possession, at time of appointment, of a New York State Motor Vehicle Inspector's License covering both group 1 (small equipment) and group 2 (large equipment).

Responsibilities

Repair and overhaul gas- and diesel-driven engines, transmissions, brake and exhaust systems, water pumps, generators, differentials, and other mechanical subassemblies found in heavy equipment.
Mount and dismount snowplow blades and other auxiliary equipment.
Rebuild defective or damaged subassemblies.
Assemble and time engines.
Grease moving parts.