Heavy Equipment Mechanic

City of Spokane•City of Spokane, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform specialized and skilled journey-level work in the repair and maintenance in all facets of heavy trucks and construction equipment. Repairs and maintains major components of complex construction equipment such as garbage trucks, graders, street sweepers, front-end loaders, backhoes and trucks which are designed to haul in excess of 12,000 lb. pay loads. This work includes diesel engines, complex transmissions and hydraulic systems, as well as all other related mechanical work. Applies mechanical, machinist, and welding skills in the repair, maintenance and fabrication of parts for heavy automotive and mechanical equipment chassis, attachments, and implements. Plans work procedure using manuals, charts and the available tools of the trade. Orders necessary parts for repair from parts room. Discusses major overhauls and repairs with foreperson to determine extent of repairs. Operates and maintains equipment, tools, and tools inventory used in the trade, cleans work environment, and follows proper safety practices. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Four years of work experience as a heavy equipment mechanic.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must obtain a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one year of appointment.
Job offer is contingent on passing a lift test.
Enough strength to work with equipment parts and assemblies weighing up to 100 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Individuals in the classification of Heavy Equipment Mechanic who have obtained and maintain ASE certification as a Master Truck Technician will be eligible for a two grade pay adjustment.
Individuals in the classification of Heavy Equipment Mechanic working in the Fire Department who have obtained and maintain ASE certification as a Master Truck Technician will be eligible for a two grade pay adjustment (from the base range), and will be eligible for an additional two grade pay adjustment for obtaining and maintaining a Master Fire Apparatus Technician certification from the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc.

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains major components of complex construction equipment such as garbage trucks, graders, street sweepers, front-end loaders, backhoes and trucks which are designed to haul in excess of 12,000 lb. pay loads.
Works with diesel engines, complex transmissions and hydraulic systems, as well as all other related mechanical work.
Applies mechanical, machinist, and welding skills in the repair, maintenance and fabrication of parts for heavy automotive and mechanical equipment chassis, attachments, and implements.
Plans work procedure using manuals, charts and the available tools of the trade.
Orders necessary parts for repair from parts room.
Discusses major overhauls and repairs with foreperson to determine extent of repairs.
Operates and maintains equipment, tools, and tools inventory used in the trade.
Cleans work environment.
Follows proper safety practices.
Performs related work as required.