Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Butte County•Oroville, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, assigns, directs, reviews, and performs maintenance and repair work on a wide variety of automotive vehicles, heavy and light road maintenance and construction equipment, and related equipment; performs skilled mechanical work; and performs related duties as assigned. This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Heavy Equipment Mechanic series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgement. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgement to perform assigned duties. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services. Work completion adheres to the policy and requirements for soundness, appropriateness and conformity.

Requirements

Principles of providing functional direction and training.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances relevant to the area(s) of responsibility.
Techniques, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the overhaul, repair and maintenance of general vehicles and equipment in course of duty assignments.
Principles and practices of purchasing parts and supplies and outside services.
Safe work methods and safety practices pertaining to the work.
Operation and maintenance of a variety of hand, power, and shop tools and equipment common to the field, including electric arc and gas welding equipment.
Troubleshoot and determine appropriate action in the maintenance and repair of equipment.
Basic mathematical principles
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
The structure and content of the English language to effectively perform the work.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Use of diagnostic tools and software programs.
Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
Plan organize and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
Prepare and maintain a variety of accurate written records and reports pertaining to the work.
Read and interpret manuals, specifications, and drawings.
Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics and fabrication blueprints.
Operate and maintain equipment and tools used in the field.
Identify and implement effective courses of action to complete assigned work.
Diagnose and repair a wide variety of light and heavy equipment, vehicles, and equipment.
Operate and maintain a variety of hand, power, and shop tools and equipment used in the work.
Estimate necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures and standards relevant to work performed.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow-up on assignments.
Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications and diagnostic tools relevant to work performed and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and/or heavy construction equipment at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Equipment Mechanic III.
Must possess a valid US driver’s license upon date of application.
Must obtain California driver’s license following hire date per California DMV regulations.
Must possess and maintain a valid California class A driver’s license with air brake, tanker, and standard transmission endorsement.

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, prioritizes, and assigns maintenance and repair work in consultation with supervisor; communicates status of repairs to appropriate personnel, working cooperatively to schedule repairs in accordance with established and special operational priorities.
Provides lead direction, training, and work review to employees assigned to troubleshoot, overhaul, repair and maintain a wide variety of heavy and light equipment such as trucks, graders, backhoe, loader and a wide variety of automotive and other motorized equipment in the shop or in the field; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows completion of assigned work.
Assigns, reviews, and participates in the performance of skilled maintenance and repair of heavy-duty diesel trucks and road construction heavy equipment such as motor-graders, loaders, backhoes, tractors and various asphalt paving equipment, and snow removal equipment.
Inspects and evaluates condition of fleet vehicles, construction vehicles and equipment; diagnoses damage or cause of malfunction; creates, assigns and completes work orders; estimates time and material requirements; provides technical assistance to staff; reviews and evaluates completed work.
Drives and operates a wide variety of equipment; tests equipment on completion of work.
Reads and interprets shop manuals and specifications in performing work; overhauls, repairs, and maintains vehicles, equipment, engines, gear boxes, fluid drives, pumps, driveline components, fluid drives, pumps, and their component fuel, electrical, computer, hydraulic and power transmission systems.
Instructs and provides for the training of staff in work methods, use of tools and equipment and relevant safety precautions.
Prepares and maintains a variety of reports and records, including timecards, worksheets, work orders, reports, and maintenance requests.
Directs the ordering and maintenance of an adequate inventory to accomplish assigned jobs.
Responds to questions and complaints from staff and other departments and divisions.
Recommends special work required or necessary vehicle or equipment maintenance; obtains estimates for required services and materials and recommends vendors.
Ensures appropriate safety precautions and equipment are being utilized; conducts safety meetings; ensures appropriate accident reports are filed.
Schedules and coordinates activities with other County departments, outside vendors: serves as liaison between user departments and staff regarding policies and procedures to resolve problems.
Designs, fabricates, and installs repair parts for vehicles and/or equipment.
Orders parts and supplies.
Performs emergency road calls and field repairs as required.
Makes oral and written reports of work performed; completes forms and keeps accurate maintenance records.
Maintains shop and work areas in a clean and orderly condition and keeps facility secure.
Observes safe work methods and utilizes safety equipment and personal protective equipment; properly handles and disposes of hazardous materials.
Install and maintain emergency equipment and lighting for Public Safety vehicles.
Prepare new vehicles and equipment for service.
Performs related duties as assigned.