Advanced Heavy Equipment Mechanic

St Mary's County Government; California (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s County Government is seeking an Equipment Mechanic I to diagnose and correct major malfunctions in motor vehicles and heavy construction equipment. The role offers a hiring salary of $52,874 to $55,536 annually, with a full range up to $91,042.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of maintenance and repair experience. The position requires operating heavy equipment, adherence to safety standards, and a valid class B CDL with endorsements or to

Qualifications

• Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and various heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating equipment as well as for ensuring public safety.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of operations, components, common malfunctions, corrective repair practices and preventive maintenance techniques for internal combustion engines and various motor vehicle systems and sub-assemblies.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems for a variety of vehicles ranging from automobiles to heavy trucks and from small horsepower engines to heavy construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Trains and instructs Equipment Mechanic I in the performance of new or specialized repair and preventive maintenance techniques.
• Disassembles and overhauls engines by installing new rings, bearings, valves, pistons, connecting rods, pins, crankshaft, clutch plate or other parts.
• Performs engine and transmission analysis using computerized diagnostic equipment on gasoline and diesel engines.
• Performs tune-ups on cars, buses, and heavy trucks, including replacement of spark plugs, fuel injection, wires, electronic ignition, distributors, rotors, etc.
• Performs general maintenance on cars, trucks, heavy equipment including but not limited to fluid changes, filter replacement, lubrication, tire rotation/balancing, wiper blades.
• Diagnoses and preforms mechanical repairs, including brakes, exhaust systems, bearings, clutches, charging systems, control mechanisms, etc.
• Inspects and repairs or replaces various standard components such as carburetors, alternators, oil pumps, starters, axles, wheel bearings, clutches, etc.
• Changes tires and balances wheels and tires including checking front wheels for proper alignment.
• Inspects, repairs, or replaces all air conditioning components including freon, belts, hoses, piping, seals, O-rings and compressors using modern leak detectors, analyzing equipment, charging equipment and required recycling equipment.
• Repairs hydraulic systems including hose replacement, pump replacement and cylinder replacement.
• Installs complete assemblies such as engines, transmissions, trans-axles, and rear-ends.
• Performs welding, brazing, and other metal fabrication functions as needed. Overhauls gasoline and diesel engines by installing new rings, pistons, bearings, valves, rods, and crankshafts.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Policy knowledge

Safe operation of heavy equipment

Safety regulations

Engine systems knowledge

Computer operation

Diagnostics and repair

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years experience in maintenance and repair

Job description

St Mary’s County Government is seeking an Equipment Mechanic I to diagnose and correct major malfunctions in motor vehicles and heavy construction equipment. The role offers a hiring salary of $52,874 to $55,536 annually, with a full range up to $91,042.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of maintenance and repair experience. The position requires operating heavy equipment, adherence to safety standards, and a valid class B CDL with endorsements or to