Heavy Equipment Mechanic I/II

City of Modesto•Modesto, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Works Fleet team is seeking a skilled technician with at least one year of experience to join them as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. This role involves diagnosing and repairing gas or diesel-powered equipment, keeping the city running strong. The position offers upcoming salary increases and incentives, including education incentives for bachelor's and master's degrees. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing the City's transit buses, gasoline or diesel-powered automotive, heavy construction, fire apparatus, and other power-driven equipment. This includes diagnosing and repairing vehicle components and control systems, and performing related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance and automotive and heavy equipment repair duties.
High School diploma or GED equivalency, supplemented by specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas- and diesel-powered equipment.
Possession of a valid Class B Commercial California driver’s license.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Vehicle Inspection Pollution Controls license.
In compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, possession of an appropriate Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Certification.
Possession of certifications in three (3) areas in heavy-duty class issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is required within one (1) year of appointment.
Possession of a complete set of mechanic hand tools through 1-1/2" and a toolbox.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of wrench-turning experience.
Knack for diagnosing and repairing gas or diesel-powered equipment.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on City transit buses, automobiles, trucks, fire apparatus and a variety of other diesel and gasoline powered maintenance and construction equipment.
Receive information from users, evaluate equipment problems, and determine action required for facilitating repair.
Weld, fabricate, and assemble parts and equipment for City transit buses and automotive and heavy equipment; weld, braze, cut, shape, and fasten metal parts; fabricate and weld vehicle frames, chassis, and exhaust systems.
Use welding equipment, drill press, lathes, grinders, and a large assortment of other power and hand tools and measurement instruments required for journey level fabrication work.
Overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials, valves, clutches, and air and hydraulic systems.
Tune up engines, replacing electrical, electronic, and ignition parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors and fuel injection systems.
Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, or oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, hydraulic systems, and related parts and equipment.
Diagnose and repair components, including generators, alternators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches.
Diagnose, maintain, and repair air conditioning systems, climate systems, computerized control systems, ignition systems, power steering, and cooling systems.
Repair, adjust, and replace brake systems including disc, hydraulic, and air brakes.
Diagnose and repair wheelchair lifts and coin collection equipment.
Make roadside repairs as required.
Assist in the purchasing of equipment maintenance parts and materials.
Maintain work, time, and material records.
Diagnose and repair various electronic and computer-controlled devices.
Diagnose and repair emissions systems.
Tests vehicle to ensure problem has been resolved.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
Assist other mechanics in the performance of mechanical repairs as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.