Senior Parks Equipment Technician (58918)

City of Wentzville, Missouri•Wentzville, MO

About The Position

The Senior Parks Equipment Technician provides professional service to coworkers, customers, and the public while maintaining a safe, positive, and productive work environment. The position leads day-to-day crew tasks, trains and supports crew members, checks completed work for quality, and provides performance input to the supervisor. The technician inspects, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs diesel- and gasoline-powered construction equipment and vehicles, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Duties include preventative maintenance, safety and function inspections, computerized fleet-maintenance recordkeeping and diagnostics, and welding steel and aluminum using a range of equipment. The technician may help develop purchase specifications and inspect new equipment or vendor work when assigned. The role also evaluates work projects and required resources, applies improved operating methods, purchases approved supplies and small equipment, and maintains assigned inventory. The technician follows environmental and safety requirements, collaborates with coworkers, and may assist other divisions, special projects, and snow and ice control operations. Regular attendance, reliability, and the ability to work in adverse weather are essential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least four years of successful experience maintaining and repairing gas- and diesel-powered equipment, welding, and hydraulic-powered equipment.
Valid driver's license upon hire.
Possess or be able to obtain a Class A CDL with air-brake endorsement within 180 days of employment.
Possess or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within one year of hire.
Advanced knowledge of vehicle and equipment operations, system components, and diagnostic tools.
Expert understanding of occupational hazards and standard safety practices in maintenance.
Ability to perform technical and skilled maintenance and repair work and safely operate, use, and maintain tools, equipment, and assigned vehicles.
Functional knowledge of recordkeeping and customer-service principles.
Ability to maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
Ability to lead and direct work, instruct others in equipment use and occupational hazards, and identify work tasks and required resources.
Strong organizational, prioritization, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently under moderate supervision, make sound decisions, adapt to new situations, and remain composed in challenging or high-pressure situations.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of necessary software programs.
Ability to work during adverse weather conditions and storms.
Reliable, responsible, dependable, and able to meet regular attendance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Certification from a vocational or technical training program.
At least one year of experience in a lead capacity.
National Institute of Automotive Excellence (ASE) certificate.

Responsibilities

Provide respectful and professional service to coworkers, internal and external customers, and the public.
Maintain a positive, productive, and policy-compliant work environment.
Train and lead crew members in day-to-day work procedures, equipment maintenance, and safe task performance.
Provide coaching and support to crew members, review completed work for quality and completeness, and provide staff-performance input to the supervisor.
Inspect and diagnose malfunctioning diesel- and gasoline-powered construction equipment and vehicles, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Implement preventative maintenance, inspect equipment for function and safe operation, and perform necessary repairs.
Use computerized fleet-management software to record maintenance history, parts, hours, and mechanic notes.
Use computerized diagnostic tools to identify malfunctioning systems and performance tune-up needs.
Weld steel and aluminum using equipment such as stick, acetylene, MIG, and TIG welders.
Assist the supervisor in writing specifications for new equipment and vehicle purchases.
When assigned, inspect new equipment and vehicles for specification compliance and review maintenance or repair work performed by outside vendors.
Evaluate work projects and estimate the time, materials, equipment, and staff resources needed; acquire necessary resources as appropriate.
Investigate and apply new techniques, materials, and equipment to improve economical work performance.
Recommend and purchase approved materials, supplies, and small equipment for day-to-day operations.
Determine the types and quantities of equipment and materials needed for work orders and maintain assigned inventories.
Collaborate with coworkers, provide updates, and assist other divisions or special projects as required.
Follow environmental-protection, hazardous-waste-disposal, chemical-substance, and workplace-safety requirements.
When called upon and assigned, support snow and ice control operations, including operating snow-plowing equipment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.