Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Navajo County•Holbrook, AZ

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs skilled work of considerable difficulty repairing, maintaining, and rebuilding heavy equipment, along with related work as assigned. The position services a County fleet that includes construction vehicles and other County equipment, working in the shop and in the field. It diagnoses and repairs equipment systems, performs preventive maintenance, responds to breakdowns, fuels equipment, retrieves stranded vehicles, fabricates and welds specialized equipment, and documents completed repairs and maintenance. The mechanic also coordinates with other mechanics and County employees and uses manuals, specifications, and diagrams to understand equipment and parts.

Requirements

Knowledge of methods, practices, materials, instruments, and tools used in equipment maintenance.
Knowledge of equipment maintenance and safety practices.
Skill in diagnosing and repairing problems and using diagnostic equipment.
Skill in using and caring for tools and equipment.
Skill in maintaining records and reports.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
High school diploma or G.E.D., and two years of experience in equipment maintenance and repair, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must possess a current State of Arizona commercial driver’s license with proper endorsements within six months of employment and maintain a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, and maintain systems on diesel and gas equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance functions and keep the work area orderly.
Repair heavy-duty fleet equipment, including engines, transmissions, electrical and electronic systems, backup alarms, and tires, to maintain operating condition and appearance.
Repair and maintain County equipment in compliance with DOT regulations.
Fuel County heavy equipment in the shop or field, including replenishing fuel used by equipment in the field.
Repair equipment in the shop and in the field, prioritizing breakdowns.
Retrieve stranded vehicles and transport them to the shop for repair; return repaired equipment to the work site.
Complete work records documenting repairs and maintenance.
Fabricate and weld specialized equipment, including trailers, tools, and parts.
Work with other mechanics to diagnose and repair County equipment, including emergency vehicles, construction equipment, snow-removal equipment, mining equipment, small engines, cars, light trucks, and backup generators.
Communicate with County employees about vehicle driving and operating problems.
Read manuals, specifications, and diagrams to learn about parts and equipment.