Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Arapahoe County • Centennial, CO

23d • $30 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled mechanical and technical work and preventive maintenance of light, medium-duty, and heavy trucks, earth moving equipment, construction equipment, agricultural tractors, snowplows, dump trucks, variable message boards, mowers, paint trucks, and anything else required by County personnel.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the techniques and procedures related to the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines and the tools and equipment required.
• Skill in recognizing and reporting faulty and abnormally functioning diesel and gasoline-powered equipment, hydraulic systems, tires, tubes, and wheels.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computerized inventory and fleet management software.
• In-depth knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions is sufficient to establish a safe work environment for myself and others.
• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in truck or heavy equipment repair.
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing, which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR), background check, physical capabilities examination, and drug screen.
• Possession of a valid Class "R" Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
• It will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational courses in automotive or heavy truck mechanics
• Must complete and maintain five ASE certifications throughout employment. ASE Air Conditioning Certification, ASE Suspension & Steering Certification, ASE Electrical/ Electronic Systems Certification, and ASE T4 Medium/ Heavy Truck Brake Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of appointment. A fifth ASE certification must be obtained within one (1) year of appointment.
• Possession of a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within twelve (12) months of appointment. HAZMAT endorsement is required.
• Must obtain diesel emition certification standard to perform required testing.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing sources of mechanical problems or failures, including repairs to electrical system components and heating and air conditioning systems, either visually or using automotive diagnostic equipment.
• Operate gas or arc welding equipment, a variety of hand and small power tools, a metal press and/or a metal lathe to repair and/or fabricate parts and tools necessary to maintain County vehicles.
• Prepare interim records of work performed and parts used on all equipment repaired. Use County computer system to prepare records of work performed and parts used on all County equipment repaired.
• Perform both minor and major preventative maintenance.
• Mount, balance, repair, and replace tires ranging from automotive to heavy equipment tires.
• Ensure compliance with DOT standards and state, federal, and company requirements.
• Communicate professionally with customers and team members.

What This Job Offers

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