Public Works Equipment Technician I (Grade 9)

Yuma County • Yuma, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer. Under close supervision, performs skilled work of moderate difficulty in the repair and maintenance of automotive and heavy equipment. Work is subject to exposure to varying weather conditions and exposure to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease and hazardous materials; involves lifting of 25-50 pounds; this position has department specific responsibility; employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing on a random basis or for reasonable suspicion.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of recent experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and heavy equipment
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license
• Requires successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug test
• Must possess own hand tools
• Knowledge of County policies and procedures
• Knowledge of methods, practices, materials, precision instruments and tools used in automotive and equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of safety rules and practices, OSHA safety guidelines, First Aid and CPR
• Knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, power train, automotive HVAC, and engines for various types of vehicles and equipment
• Knowledge of proper use of mobile air conditioning refrigerant recovery and recycling equipment
• Knowledge of safe handling, disposal and storage of all hazardous materials
• Skill in diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical problems in the vehicle fleet
• Skill in utilizing diagnostic equipment
• Skill in creating and maintaining accurate repair and maintenance records on vehicles and equipment
• Skill in interpreting technical manuals and related diagrams
• Ability to work in varying extreme weather conditions
• Ability to be exposed to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease and hazardous materials
• Ability to lift of 25-50 pounds
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
• Ability to stand and bend (30%)
• Ability to walk and stoop (20%)
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, repairs and maintains various types of automotive systems in the equipment fleet
• Performs preventative maintenance of engines, transmissions, transaxles, transfer cases, rear ends and chassis lubrication
• Commutes to locations requiring servicing and repair assistance
• Inputs complete documentation, into computerized software program, of all service time, service performed and parts replaced for each piece of equipment serviced
• Road tests vehicles and operates equipment
• Accurately records repairs and parts using Fleet Management software
• Keeps work area clean and safe at all times
• Provides on-call, 24-7 services on a predetermined rotation schedule
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED