Heavy Equipment and On Highway Lube Technician

City of Farmington, NM; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Farmington, NM is hiring for a Heavy Equipment and On Highway Lube Technician in the General Service Department. The role involves preventive maintenance, light repairs, and lube service for a municipal fleet.

Work hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with on-call responsibilities and the potential for weekend shifts. A CDL and ASE certifications are required within specified timelines; strong mechanical knowledge and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus some specialized training in mechanics or related field.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record for past three years.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain within nine months.
• ASE certifications required within nine months of hire date.
• One year of related experience in maintenance on cars, trucks, trailers or equipment.
• Some knowledge of on highway truck lube service and engines (diesel and gas).
• Must communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be willing to be on 24-hour call for one week on rotation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise under Heavy Equipment Lead within Vehicle Maintenance Division.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain relationships with staff and the public.
• Operate a motor vehicle to support department operations.
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance on city vehicles and equipment.
• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance including lubrication and inspections.
• Use diagnostic scan tools and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools.
• Test and service light repairs; refer major repairs to Lead.
• Inspect, adjust, and replace parts during maintenance work.
• Repair engines, electrical, fuel, transmission, hydraulics, and related systems; may work on hydraulics.
• Inspect tires and perform tire changes and maintenance.
• Evaluate equipment condition and perform preventive work.
• Document work daily in work-order system with hours, fluids and parts.

Skills

CDL required

Customer service

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Equipment maintenance

Education

CDL license

ASE certifications

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Hydraulic lifts

Air tools

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Job description

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION # 194 – Heavy Equipment and On Highway Lube Technician

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: General Service

WORK LOCATION: MOC Vehicle Maintenance Shop

SALARY: $18.08 - $28.15 / Hour

PAY GRADE: G – Non-Exempt

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular/Full-Time

DAYS WORKED: Monday – Friday

HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH: Until Filled

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Works under the direct supervision of the Heavy Equipment Lead, who reports to the Shop Foreman, within the Vehicle Maintenance Division under the overall direction of the Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent.
• Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.
• Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
• Performs semi-skilled work in maintaining the vehicles in the City's fleet and mechanical equipment of the city.
• Performs scheduled and mileage- or hour-based preventive maintenance on heavy trucks, heavy construction equipment, trailers, and other assigned municipal equipment, including fluid and filter changes, lubrication, and routine inspections.
• Operates a variety of diagnostic scan tools and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools.
• Tests, services, and performs light repairs on heavy trucks and mechanical equipment within the scope of the position; refers major repairs and complex diagnostic findings to the Heavy Equipment Lead.
• Inspects, adjusts, and replaces necessary parts in the performance of light repair and maintenance work.
• Repairs engine, electrical, fuel, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle and related systems on all types of equipment. May at times be required to work on hydraulics.
• Inspect tires for repair or replacement.
• Changes and repairs tires.
• Evaluates the condition of heavy construction equipment and vehicles, identifies maintenance needs, and performs authorized preventive maintenance and light repairs.
• Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
• Requisitions equipment, parts, and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical system maintenance.
• Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
• Documents work performed daily in the City work-order system, including labor time, inspections, fluids and parts used, deficiencies identified, and recommendations for follow-up repair.
• Participates in the assigned rotating on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays, and responds to emergency service needs as directed.
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position, if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.
• Extensive background checks required.
• A pre-employment physical and or drug/alcohol test is required for this position.
• This position requires a baseline audiometric examination.
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent plus some specialized training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field.
• Valid driver's license required with acceptable driving record for the past three years.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License required, or ability to obtain such within nine (9) months of employment.
• A.S.E. certifications required within nine (9) months of hire date.
• One (1) year of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Maintenance on cars, trucks, trailers, snowplows, and any and all other equipment as deemed necessary.
• Some knowledge of equipment and on highway truck lube service, including automotive gas and diesel engines.
• Some knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, gas engine and electrical.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to maintenance and lube service activities.
• Perform lube service and maintenance on snowplows and related equipment.
• Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools used in modern on highway truck and equipment maintenance.
• Some computer experience is preferred.
• Must have a working telephone and be willing and able to be on 24-hour call for one week on rotation with other mechanics; must be able to be at the Municipal Operations Center within thirty minutes after receiving a call or page.
• Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion in a safe and timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Completes all required work orders, inspection records, and related documentation accurately and promptly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors and the public.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area; follows shop safety procedures, uses required personal protective equipment, and properly handles and disposes of fluids and other regulated materials.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Skill in operation of motorized vehicles for mechanical testing purposes, power and hand tools and equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work; mechanic's tools including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and other tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles; electronic vehicle diagnostic equipment; personal computer; calculator; phone; mobile or portable radio, and various hand tools.

NOTE: Employee is required to supply his own hand tools and storage cabinet/tool chest. Employee may be given an annual tool allowance, dependent upon approval of the budget by City Council.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift weights up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic, or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.