Equipment Service Worker - 2nd Shift

City of Grand Rapids, MI; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parking

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a 2nd shift equipment technician to assist mechanics with light and heavy equipment. The role includes preventative maintenance, small repairs, and preparing equipment for service.

Shuttling vehicles, maintaining the fuel island, and assisting with parts runs are also expected. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work experience; equivalent combinations are acceptable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of related work experience servicing light and heavy equipment preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on heavy and light equipment.
• Makes small repairs of equipment and assists mechanics.
• Shuttles vehicles to local shops and maintains the fuel island area.
• Inspects major systems and assists with service calls.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Purpose of this job is to perform minor repairs and assist mechanics on light and heavy equipment when needed. Services light and heavy equipment vehicles. Transfers all types of equipment to different departments and/or vendors for various repairs. Assists the Stockroom for shipping/receiving, parts runs, and counter help. Installs and removes add-on equipment as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs preventative maintenance on heavy and light equipment
• Makes small repairs of equipment
• Prepares new equipment for service
• Makes service/recovery calls
• Maintains parking lot and fuel island area
• Shuttles vehicles and equipment to local shops
• Maintains Fuel Island and equipment including cleaning and maintain vacuum system
• Mounts and balances all size tires using tire changing and balancing machines
• Inspects brakes, front and rear suspensions, steering systems, exhaust system, lighting systems, etc. for wear condition
• Assists other mechanics with equipment repairs
• Performs related work as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent)

--AND--

• At least one (1) year of related work experience in the servicing of light and heavy equipment

--OR--

• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Michigan Driver's License
• A Valid Michigan Commercial Driver's License Class A with Air Brakes and N Endorsement or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment

This position is 2nd Shift.
Hours: 2:00 pm to 12:00 AM,
Days: Four, 10 hour work days. A schedule of Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday will be assiged.

Benefits for this position include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on day 1
• 6% Employee & 6% Employer matching 401a
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid parking (if applicable)
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling sessions
• Comprehensive Wellness program
• Voluntary benefits including: term life insurance, flexible spending account, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options

Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application

The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please Note: This position is subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all relevant civil service rules. For additional information, links to union agreement and Civil Service Rules are provided below.

Collective Bargaining Agreements

Civil Service Rules