Heavy Equipment Mechanic

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Memphis is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to analyze, repair and maintain heavy machinery, including front end loaders, backhoes, excavators and bulldozers. You will operate, inspect and repair equipment, dismantle and reassemble components, and fabricate parts as needed.

Applicants should have at least three years in major repairs of heavy equipment and hold a valid Class B CDL (or Class A if assigned to certain operations). DOT rules apply for employment.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in major repairs and overhauling of heavy equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and operation manuals to determine parts and locations.
• Must understand written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze malfunctions, repair and maintain heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, excavators, bulldozers.
• Operate, examine, and repair equipment including sweepers, compressors, generators and small engines.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment using hoists and hand tools; inspect parts for wear and damage.
• Repair or replace defective parts such as transmissions and pumps.
• Fabricate parts using machines to cut and shape components to size.
• Test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency and reliability.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Tools

Welding and cutting tools

Power tools

Job description

Salary Range:$73,248.50 - $73,248.50

Works under the general supervision of an assigned foreman/supervisor. Analyzes malfunctions, repairs and maintains heavy equipment, such as but not limited to front end loaders, backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, etc. Operates, examines, and repairs equipment including sweepers, compressors, generators, and small engines such as chain saws, etc. Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools. Examines parts for damage or excessive wear. Repairs or replaces defective parts, such as transmission and pumps. Fabricates parts by operating machines, such as shears, cutoff saw, welders, and drill press to cut and shape components to specified dimensions. Tests over-hauled equipment to insure operating efficiency. Directs workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment. Interprets blueprints and operation manuals to determine location, size and type of parts.

Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and three (3) years of experience in major repairs and overhauling of heavy equipment; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must possess and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver's License or possess and maintain a valid Class "A" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver's License if assigned to General Services Park Operations or Public Works Environmental Maintenance and Solid Waste Management. Must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment. May be required to complete a battery of tests as deemed appropriate by Human Resources to evaluate competencies in operating the following heavy equipment: front-end loader, back-hoe loader, track-hoe, excavator, motor grader skid steer (bob cat), crane, and bulldozer (crawler tractor).