Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Malheur County; Vale (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Malheur County is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to repair and overhaul construction and other mobile equipment, including small engines and lawnmowers, as workload dictates.

You will work under the Shop Foreman, perform major and minor repairs, weld and fabricate, maintain job cost records, and ensure safety and efficiency in an outdoor shop environment in Vale, Oregon.

Qualifications

• Five years equipment mechanic experience or other satisfactory combination of experience and training.
• Possession of a valid class A CDL with an acceptable driving record per the County’s vehicle policy.

Responsibilities

• Repairs heavy duty diesel trucks, front-end loaders, motor graders, truck type tractors, and other off the road equipment.
• Performs engine, transmission, drive chains, hydraulic system repairs and overhauls; evaluate and decide repair scope with shop foreman.
• Performs welding, cutting; some rebuilding and prefabrication.
• Performs general overhaul maintenance and repair of machinery and construction equipment.
• Maintains shop records of labor and materials costs.
• Maintains safety and good housekeeping; follows safety rules.
• Schedules work per the foreman’s plan; performs maintenance and tune-ups as needed.
• Performs varied duties in the shop or independently as required.

Skills

General mechanics

Heavy equipment mechanics

Tool usage

Communication skills

Tools

Welder

Drill press

Metal saw

Disc sander

Electric hoist

Hydraulic press

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

This classification performs the repair, overhaul, maintenance and servicing of construction and other heavy equipment; also performs any needed work on other mobile equipment, such as car pool vehicles, as the workload indicates such need. Repair and maintenance on Small Engines such as lawnmowers, snowblowers, pumps, etc.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the Shop Foreman who frequently reviews for adherence to the instruction on those tasks to be completed and to the appropriate practices.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May provide lead worker responsibility for positions at a lower classification.

EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES

(The following description of duties may not be all inclusive and other duties may be assigned at the discretion of management).

• Repairs such equipment as heavy duty diesel trucks, front-end loaders, motor graders, truck type tractors, and other off the road equipment as used in road construction or bridge building.
• Performs major or minor repairs on engines, transmissions, drive chains, hydraulic systems: also performs major overhauls to this same equipment depending on condition of components: evaluates equipment and recommends to shop foreman whether or not repair falls within shop capabilities and if manpower and equipment capabilities are available: performs all possible work on heavy equipment in order to minimize the need for outside services.
• Performs welding, cutting: does some rebuilding and some prefabrication.
• Performs general overhaul maintenance and repair of machinery and construction equipment.
• Performs shop work in accordance with work orders authorizing such work; maintains records of job costs, including labor and materials, in accordance with the Chart of Accounts; makes labor and material costs available to the shop foreman for transmission to the Cost Clerk in the Auditor’s Department.
• Maintains “good housekeeping” in general work area; observes all Safety Rules and Regulations; performs work in the safest and most efficient manner.
• Schedules work in accordance with the shop foreman’s plans; performs maintenance and tune-ups to assist in the servicing area as needed.
• Performs varied duties, either by himself or under supervision, involving any and all work brought to the shop; although the incumbent’s primary duties remain unchanged from those of the heavy duty mechanic.
• Regular physical attendance at the employer’s facility is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Five years equipment mechanic experience or other satisfactory combination of experience and training. Possession of a valid class A CDL with an acceptable driving record per the County’s vehicle policy.

GUIDELINES

Work is performed under Federal and State specifications in accordance with department policies, procedures, operators’ manuals and permit regulations. Supervisor is available to interpret guidelines

PERSONAL CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Contacts are with co-workers and the public to exchange information or provide service.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Worked is performed outdoors and in a mechanic shop; will be exposed to fumes, vibration, noise, adverse weather conditions. This position also requires bending, climbing, kneeling, lifting up to 60 pounds, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, walking, crawling, working at heights and walking rough terrain.

HOURS WORKED PER WEEK

40 (generally works 5 eight hour days Monday – Friday). Evening and weekend work may be required due to emergencies and bad road conditions due to weather.

Link for Veterans Preference Form:
http://www.malheurco.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Veterans-Preference.pdf
If you are a Qualified Veteran or Qualified Disabled Veteran and would like to be granted preference in the selection and hiring process, please fill out this Veterans' Preference Form and provide proof of eligibility by submitting a copy of form DD-214 or 215 (copy 4). This completed form and required supporting documentation must be submitted with your application in order for consideration for Veterans' Preference.

Link for Malheur County Resident Preference Form:

https://www.malheurco.org/wp-content/uploads/Departments/Admin/Menu-Links/50-Resident-Applicant-Preference-Form.pdf If you are a Malheur County Resident that plans to stay in Malheur County for the next 5 years and would like to be granted preference in the selection and hiring process, please read, fill out this form and attach it to your application.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THIS POSITION

Thorough knowledge of:

General mechanics, heavy equipment mechanics, proper uses and capabilities of tools.

Skill in:

Operation of welder, drill press, metal saw, disc sander, electric hoist, hydraulic press, and all material tools.

Ability to:

communicate effectively orally and in writing; understand and follow written and verbal instructions.