Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Operations

Flathead Valley Community College•Kalispell, MT

24d•$25 - $32

About The Position

DEPARTMENT: Trades Institute EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Trades and Industrial Arts 3. $25.00 - $32.00 /hour depending on experience. Full-time, 12-mos., benefit eligible. Unlock Exceptional Benefits at FVCC (Worth ~$25K)! You'll receive generous employer contributions towards your Health/Vision & Dental, up to 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 holidays. Plus, build your future with the Montana Public Employee's Retirement System and a 403(b) match up to 7%. And that's not all - Public Loan Forgiveness plus invest in your continued education when you explore Tuition Waiver benefits for you and your dependents! CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled FLSA: Hourly/Non-Exempt ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs mechanical repairs to college’s heavy equipment, commercial trucks and trailers, and other vehicles. Diagnoses and determines repair, servicing, and maintenance requirements and repair or adjusting equipment for proper operation. Creates and maintains a service and maintenance schedule. Provides training to staff in the operations and maintenance of equipment, as needed. Overhauls and rebuilds engines and other components, assemblies and systems. Orders parts, materials, and supplies required for proper maintenance of vehicles and equipment and shop facilities. Coordinates maintenance activities with operations to ensure that the fleet is ready at all times to meet operational needs. Ensures proper documentation of all information required by regulatory agencies. Assists and recommends changes and additions to equipment specifications in the interest of safety, durability and maintenance economy. Writes repair orders, assigns work, inspects and verifies completed work, reviews recorded time and parts used on jobs, maintains records file and controls parts stock level and accounting utilizing a computerized tracking system. Evaluates capital needs and recommends purchase of new or replacement equipment, machines, tools and related items. Requests quotes from local commercial shops for repairs which exceed the capability of the college program. Assists in evaluating quotes and recommends repair assignments. Maintains cleanliness, organization and safety of shop area. Remains current in practices and trends related to position. Attends related trainings, workshops, and professional development. Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College. Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships. Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies. Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities. Performs other related duties as assigned. Reports to Senior Instructor for the Heavy Equipment Operations Program.

Requirements

Associate degree in related field and two years of vehicle/heavy equipment maintenance experience, OR High school degree or equivalent and three years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, AND
Possess a valid Montana commercial driver's lice nse with air brake endorsement with i nsurable license upon employment.
Ability to operate heavy equipment and tractor-trailer combinations.
Ability to meet a high standard of safety while working around and under equipment, power machinery, exposure to fumes, high noise levels and chemicals.
Ability to earn and maintain required certifications.
Skill in critical thinking, problem analysis and resolutions.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather on emergency repairs; required to wear protective clothing.
Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community.
Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.
Ability to follow and issue directions.
Demonstrated communication, technology, customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc.
Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels .
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Ability to pass a driver’s license records check and maintain current Montana Driver’s License with air brake endorsement, and a clean driving record.
Ability to successfully pass a DOT Controlled Substances Test.
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
Ability to respond in the event of an emergency.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering the operations of a fleet.
Four or more years of experience in heavy equipment operation, mechanics, or commercial driving.

Responsibilities

Performs mechanical repairs to college’s heavy equipment, commercial trucks and trailers, and other vehicles.
Diagnoses and determines repair, servicing, and maintenance requirements and repair or adjusting equipment for proper operation.
Creates and maintains a service and maintenance schedule.
Provides training to staff in the operations and maintenance of equipment, as needed.
Overhauls and rebuilds engines and other components, assemblies and systems.
Orders parts, materials, and supplies required for proper maintenance of vehicles and equipment and shop facilities.
Coordinates maintenance activities with operations to ensure that the fleet is ready at all times to meet operational needs.
Ensures proper documentation of all information required by regulatory agencies.
Assists and recommends changes and additions to equipment specifications in the interest of safety, durability and maintenance economy.
Writes repair orders, assigns work, inspects and verifies completed work, reviews recorded time and parts used on jobs, maintains records file and controls parts stock level and accounting utilizing a computerized tracking system.
Evaluates capital needs and recommends purchase of new or replacement equipment, machines, tools and related items.
Requests quotes from local commercial shops for repairs which exceed the capability of the college program.
Assists in evaluating quotes and recommends repair assignments.
Maintains cleanliness, organization and safety of shop area.
Remains current in practices and trends related to position.
Attends related trainings, workshops, and professional development.
Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College.
Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.
Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.