Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Modesto Irrigation District•Modesto, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Modesto Irrigation District is currently recruiting to fill one full-time vacancy in the Fleet Maintenance area within the General Services Department to perform skilled major and minor service and repair on a variety of heavy and light duty, diesel, gasoline, and alternate fueled vehicles and construction equipment; fabricate special equipment; maintain the District fleet in a safe mechanical operating condition. Any Qualified Individual May Apply. This is a non-exempt position and is allocated to the Utility Services and Maintenance Bargaining Unit. The list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill other Heavy Equipment Mechanic vacancies that may occur within the District through July 8, 2027.

Requirements

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience at journey level in repair and maintenance in one or more of the following: insulated personnel aerial lifts, heavy trucks, tractors, automotive, construction equipment and welding.
Knowledge of complex hydraulics, electrical, computer and mechanical systems
Knowledge of arc, MIG, TIG, and oxy/acetylene welding
Knowledge of test equipment used to diagnose and repair equipment and electronic components of vehicle
Ability to operate a computerized Fleet Management System and maintain work, time and material records
Ability to safely inspect and repair chemical application equipment
Ability to work from an elevated platform
Ability to work in a confined space
Ability to perform fiberglass repair and painting
Ability to operate a variety of equipment safely to diagnose, adjust and repair malfunctions
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, blueprints, operators and repair manuals
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to keep accurate records
Ability to safely work with voltages up to 480VAC
Ability to perform facility repairs including but not limited to: steel building structures, automated drive through gates, high pressure washers, car wash, fuel dispensing station, material supporting racks, lighting systems, air compressors, and electric roll up doors.
Must have a valid California Class C driver’s license and attainment of a valid California Class A driver license within six (6) months of appointment to the position and maintained thereafter
Must obtain a forklift certification and refrigeration certification within six (6) months of appointment to the position and maintained thereafter
Must furnish own tools.
Attainment of crane certification is required subject to management discretion and must be maintained thereafter.
Verification of High School Diploma or GED and applicable higher education degree
Pass a medical exam including a drug and alcohol screen
Complete background check prior to beginning work

Nice To Haves

Course work from accredited trade school, college or university with emphasis in mechanics, hydraulics, and automotive electronics desirable.
ASE Master Technician Certification in Automobile/Light truck and Medium/Heavy truck classifications is desirable.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair of mechanical, electronic and hydraulic systems in a wide variety of heavy and light duty equipment including but not limited to personnel aerial lifts, digger derricks, heavy truck cranes, backhoes, dozers, heavy duty trucks, automobiles, propane powered forklifts, stand by generators, mobile water pumps and air compressors, gunite equipment, irrigation gate controls and electrical line maintenance equipment
Use a wide range of hand and power tools and machinery; Operate various equipment including forklifts and trucks
Perform maintenance and repairs and inspection required for State and Federal safety standards
Perform opacity tests on District’s heavy duty diesel vehicles in accordance with ARB regulations
Diagnose, test, reprogram and repair computer control management systems on light duty, heavy duty, construction equipment and aerial equipment; Operate and test on-board emission computer systems
Operate and test ABS brake systems
Perform major and minor fabrication, alterations and repairs to equipment using electric welding and cutting equipment
Perform repairs to equipment at power generation plants, substations, water treatment plant and various field locations
Repair a variety of small tools such as; electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc;
Repair, test and calibrate output and phasing of portable and stationary generators up to 450kw
Involved in the disposal of hazardous waste materials
Perform overtime and/or emergency work as required
Other duties as assigned