Heavy Equipment Mechanic | Night Shift (Fleet Services)

Clackamas County, OR•Oregon City, OR

64d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated, skilled and team oriented individual to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic within the Department of Transportation & Development (DTD) / Fleet Services Division. If selected for this position, you will be mainly responsible for maintaining, repairing, modifying, and restoring medium (GVWR 10,500- 26,600 lbs.) and heavy (GVWR greater than 26,000 lbs.) maintenance, construction, and power generation equipment.

Requirements

A minimum of two (2) years of experience performing routine preventative maintenance on heavy vehicles and equipment
A minimum of two (2) years of experience inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy-duty vehicles and heavy equipment
A minimum of two (2) years of experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing airbrake systems
A minimum of two (2) years of experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing electrical systems
A minimum of two (2) years of experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heavy-duty diesel engine drivability and emission systems
Experience reading and interpreting schematics and diagrams
Must be available for on-call emergency response
Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test (DOT regulations for CDL). Learn more about the County's drug testing policy.
Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation
Driving is required for county business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.
Within 12 Months of Hire: Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions in order to drive manual transmission and full air brake vehicles. Incumbent(s) must possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

Benefits

Shift Differential Pay: Mechanics whose regularly scheduled shift begins at or after 3:00 pm, shall receive a shift differential of $1.50 per hour additional for all hours worked during their shift.
Tool Allowance: Equipment Services Mechanics are eligible for an annual reimbursement up to $550 for tools used in the course of employment.
Tool Replacement: Mechanic's tools lost in the course of employment and not due to employee's negligence are eligible for replacement.
Merit Increase: After six (6) months of satisfactory employment, employees are eligible for a 3.5% merit increase.
Generous paid time off package, including: 12 hours of vacation accrued per month Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
8 hours of sick accrued per month
10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP): Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.) OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
A Choice of Dental Plans
Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
Longevity pay
Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
A variety of additional optional benefits