Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic - (Equipment & Fleet Management) (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

89d • $27 - $32

About The Position

The Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic provides senior level mechanical experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of stationary plant equipment, vehicle, heavy automotive equipment, and facilities. This role involves performing complex mechanical work on equipment and overseeing other mechanics and technicians to ensure work quality and completion.

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED or equivalent work experience.
• Four (4) years of experience in performing preventative maintenance on various mechanical, electrical, HVAC, or heavy plant equipment.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Must have a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Texas Vehicle Inspectors License.
• EPA Section 609 (recovery of automotive refrigerants).
• Air Brakes Coursework or ASE exam T-4 Truck Steering and Suspension Coursework or ASE exam T-5.
• Must supply own set of mechanic's hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs, leads, and provides senior level expertise for the maintenance, care, preventative maintenance, and repair of the City's Heavy Equipment.
• Performs major and minor repairs on a variety of machinery and heavy equipment in compliance with operations manuals and manufacturers' specifications.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and determines equipment failures; identifies issues, determines causes, and ensures appropriate repairs.
• Inspects and tests completed work to ensure repairs were performed according to standards.
• Tracks and monitors inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies; places orders for parts needed for repairs.
• Demonstrates proper work methods and safety protocols to other mechanics and technicians.
• Performs any and all work as needed or assigned.
• Performs state mandated inspections to ensure appropriate work is completed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Five-year vested pension plan.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Qualifying childcare assistance.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees