Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Sanitation)

City of Dallas

1d • $27 - $33

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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the mechanical systems assigned.
• Thorough knowledge of the principals of maintenance and repair.
• Skills in the use of appropriate hand tools and repair techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and diagrams contained in the manufacturer’s manuals.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose problems.
• Ability to operate computer diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to lead and direct technicians and provide senior level expertise.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in planning work, delegating assignments, and providing training to crews.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Knowledge and ability to quickly identify hazardous materials when assigned to landfill operations.
• Thorough knowledge of materials, tools, and principles used in the repair of heavy construction and/or landfill.
• 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.
• Applicants with a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by a state other than Texas, must obtain a Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within probationary period.
• 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.
• Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Performs, leads, and provides senior level expertise for the maintenance, care, preventative maintenance, and repair of the City's Heavy Equipment; performs complex mechanical work on equipment and oversees other mechanics and technicians ensuring work quality and completion.
• Performs major and minor repairs on a variety of machinery and heavy equipment in compliance with operations manuals and manufacturers' specifications to ensure equipment operates properly; changes belts, oil, filters, greases bearings, cleans, lubricates or replaces parts on various mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and determines equipment failures; identifies issues, determines causes, and ensures appropriate repairs by the mechanics; implements strong protocols and safety standards, and monitors adherence and application of policies and protocols.
• Inspects and tests completed work to ensure repairs were performed according to standards; assigns work, tracks work orders, provides direction and leadership to other mechanics.
• Tracks and monitors inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies; places orders for parts needed for repairs, maintains records of purchases and installations, and monitors disbursement of tools, equipment, and parts.
• Demonstrates proper work methods and safety protocols to other mechanics and technicians to ensure that work is performed in a proper and safe manner and to assist with complex repairs.
• Performs any and all work as needed or assigned.
• Performs state mandated inspections to ensures appropriate work is completed.

What This Job Offers

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