Equipment Technician I - Public Works, Fleet Operations

clarkcountywashington; United States; Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

This position diagnoses problems and makes mechanical repairs to all types of equipment used in roadway and parts maintenance and performs vehicular maintenance for all county departments. The Technician may work in the field three or more hours per shift servicing equipment.

This is a journey level position requiring experience in welding and fabrication, maintaining gas and diesel truck engines, and hydraulically operated equipment.

Formación

• Three years of journey level equipment/vehicle Technician experience.
• Five years of experience on diesel truck engines and hydraulically operated equipment is highly desirable.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• CDL Class A with air brake and Hazmat endorsements required within one month of hire.
• Experience in welding and fabrication is highly desirable.
• Any combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates ability will be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical equipment used in highway maintenance and construction.
• Grinds and seats valves; replaces injectors and fuel pump and re-assembles to specifications.
• Checks manual and automatic transmissions and replaces bearings, gears, and forks as needed.
• Operates shop equipment and diagnostic tools for automotive repairs and diagnoses.
• Performs electronic tune-ups and adjustments; designs, modifies, and installs hydraulic systems.

Conocimientos

Welding

Fabrication

Vehicle maintenance

Equipment operation

Read manuals

Educación

Journeyman equipment/vehicle technician experience

Vocational repair/maintenance training

CDL Class A with air brake and Hazmat endorsements

Herramientas

Diagnostic hand tools

Shop equipment operation

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

This position diagnoses problems and makes mechanical repairs to all types of equipment used in roadway and parts maintenance and performs vehicular maintenance for all county departments. The Technician at times will be working in the field three or more hours per shift servicing equipment. This is a journey level position requiring experience in welding and fabrication, maintaining gas and diesel truck engines, and hydraulically operated equipment. Major duties include: inspecting, diagnosing, and making repairs to road construction and grounds maintenance equipment and automotive fleet; and designing, modifying, repairing, and installing hydraulic systems and components.

This position will fill the vacancy on the swing shift. Work hours are 2:30pm-1:00pm.

This position is represented by Local 1432 - Int'l Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Three (3) years of experience as a journey level equipment/vehicle Technician Certified vocational course work or training relating to repair and maintenance of various fleet equipment may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Five (5) years of experience working on diesel truck engines and hydraulically operated equipment is highly desirable.

Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Must possess or be able to obtain a Commercial Drivers License Class A with air brake and HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) endorsement and passenger endorsement, within one (1) month of hire.

Experience in welding and fabrication is highly desirable.

Any combination of education, experience, and training that would demonstrate the ability to perform the work will be considered.

Knowledge of: Gas and diesel truck engines and hydraulically operated equipment; mechanical repair and preventive maintenance.

Ability to: Independently perform major repairs and maintenance on a variety of diesel trucks; read and comprehend service and equipment manuals; operate large and small equipment, motor vehicles, and tools in a safe and efficient manner; work independently in the performance of regular duties; accurately and neatly record and maintain a variety of data.

Examples of Duties

Inspects, diagnoses and makes repairs to mechanical equipment such as passenger vehicles, back hoes, excavators, graders, dozers, heavy trucks and accessories, snow removal equipment, loaders, rollers, vactor control and all other County-owned equipment used in highway maintenance and construction.

Grinds and seats valves; checks guides for wear and springs for tension and breakage.

Replaces injectors and fuel pump and re-assembles to specifications.

Checks manual and automatic transmissions and replaces bearings, gears and forks if necessary.

Pulls wheels and replaces or repacks wheel bearings and refaces or replaces drums; replaces brake lining and shoes; repairs air cans and checks systems for leaks; repairs air compressors and air governors.

Operates such shop equipment as grinders, AC recovery, vacuum gauge, voltage and regulator tester, wheel balancer, drill press, wheel pullers, lathes, jacks air tools, scope, dwell meter, timing light and various diagnostic hand tools and other equipment used in automotive repairs and diagnoses.

Performs electronic tune-ups and adjustments and uses a variety of diagnostic machines.

Designs, modifies, and install