Heavy Equipment Mechanic

City of Tacoma•Tacoma, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities are accepting applications for Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Heavy Equipment Mechanics perform skilled journey-level work in the repair, maintenance, overhaul and rebuilding of a wide variety of heavy-duty diesel, hybrid, electric, compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline vehicles, including, but not limited to, construction equipment, specialized equipment and aerial equipment. This recruitment will be used to fill temporary and permanent Heavy Equipment Mechanic vacant positions as they occur, for a period of one year.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent
Four or more years of experience in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of a variety of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles and heavy power-driven equipment AND one of the following: Completion of recognized automotive machinist apprenticeship program, or ASE Master Automobile or Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certification, or Graduation from an automotive or truck mechanic vocational program
Total of eight or more years of experience in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of a variety of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles and heavy equipment.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.
Valid Washington Class A Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements by the end of probationary period, with maintenance thereafter.
Employee must furnish their own full complement of hand and pneumatic tools.
Health and safety requirements
Methods, equipment and materials used in the overhaul, repair and maintenance of heavy diesel and gas equipment and vehicles
Operation and care of internal combustion engines, chassis, parts and replacements
Repair and maintenance of chassis and body components
Ignition, electrical and cooling systems, fuel injection systems, ABS brake systems, and heating and air conditioning systems
Hydraulic, electric and air brakes
Metal fabrication, welding, painting and body work
Technical aspects of field of specialty
Equipment modification and rebuild techniques
Computer information systems
Repair, overhaul and maintain heavy gasoline and diesel vehicles and construction equipment
Operate, service and make repairs on equipment
Maintain simple records and prepare reports
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Perform heavy manual labor
Diagnose and analyze problems with vehicles, equipment and specialized equipment
Use shop tools and testing equipment safely and efficiently
Weld with gas and electric
Maintain organized and clean work area
Meet schedules and time lines
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Provide work direction to others

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, diagnose and repair equipment's electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulics systems.
Repair, overhaul, tune and adjust a variety of diesel, gas, and CNG engines, transmissions, pumps and valves of heavy-duty vehicles and power-driven mechanical equipment.
Perform safety inspections of vehicles and equipment; identify safety hazards and make necessary repairs and adjustments to assure safe operation of vehicles and equipment.
Perform skilled work as required, involving the major overhaul and rebuilding of a variety of aerial equipment.
Perform metal fabrication involving gas and electric welding.
Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment.
Maintain complete and accurate computerized and/or written records of time, materials, parts and work performed; order needed parts and supplies.
Provide work direction and guidance to assigned workers; assure that work is performed consistent with established standards.
Work safely and cooperatively with coworkers and the public.
Perform related duties as assigned.