Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Navajo County; Holbrook (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo County seeks a skilled heavy equipment mechanic to diagnose, repair and maintain diesel and gas-powered machinery. You will perform preventative maintenance, weld/fabricate parts, and keep accurate records for the county fleet, including engines, electrical systems and backups.

Must have a high school diploma or GED with two years of repair experience, plus an AZ commercial driver’s license and clean driving record. Field and shop work are expected as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with two years’ equipment maintenance/repair experience or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid AZ commercial driver’s license with endorsements and good driving record.
• Ability to read manuals, specs and diagrams to service heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain diesel and gas equipment and various systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on County fleet.
• Weld and fabricate parts; keep work area orderly; document repairs.

Skills

Diesel and gas equipment repair

Diagnosing and repairing problems

Using diagnostic equipment

Record keeping and reporting

Effective written and verbal comms

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Under general supervision performs skilled work of considerable difficulty in repairing, maintaining and rebuilding heavy equipment; performs related work as assigned.(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Diagnoses, repairs and maintains various systems on diesel and gas equipment.
• Performs various preventative maintenance functions.
• Maintains an orderly work area.
• Performs heavy duty equipment repair on the fleet of construction vehicles, including engines, transmissions, electrical/electronic systems, backup alarms, tires, etc. to assure good running condition and appearance.
• Repairs and maintains County equipment in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Fuels heavy equipment for the County, whether in the shop or in the field, to keep fuel at a level to accomplish work and to replenish burned fuel of equipment in the field.
• Repairs equipment in the shop and out in the field, working on priority break-downs first.
• Retrieves stranded vehicles and brings them to the shop for repairs; returns repaired equipment to work site.
• Completes work records to submit for tracking repairs and maintenance that has been completed.
• Fabricates and welds specialized equipment such as trailers, tools and parts.
• Works with other mechanics to diagnose and repair County equipment as necessary which includes emergency vehicles, construction equipment, snow removal equipment, mining equipment, small engines such as weed eaters, cars, light trucks, and back-up generators.
• Communicates with other County employees regarding the driving and operation problems of their vehicles.

Reads manuals and specifications and diagrams to obtain knowledge and familiarity with parts and equipment.

• Knowledge of methods practices, materials, instruments and tools used in equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety practices.
• Skill in diagnosing and repairing problems.
• Skill in using diagnostic equipment.
• Skill in using and caring of various tools and equipment.
• Skill in maintaining records and reports.
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
• Skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND two years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of equipment; OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Must possess a current State of Arizona commercial driver’s license with proper endorsements within 6 months of employment and maintain a good driving record.