Heavy Equipment Mechanic I/II

Merced County, CA; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to inspect and repair a wide range of automotive and road construction equipment. The role involves diagnosing defects, performing tune-ups, brake services, and electrical work, with hands-on welding and fabrication in the field.

The position requires skilled mechanical repair, the ability to work under pressure, and a valid California Class A driver’s license. Level II includes additional certifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in heavy equipment or auto repair or completion of a trade school/college cert program.
• Valid California Class A driver’s license; Class A required within six months of appointment.
• Two (2) years of heavy equipment mechanic repair experience for Level II; Refrigeration/Recycling AC certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Examines and locates mechanical defects in automotive, road construction and maintenance equipment.
• Performs major/minor mechanical repairs including tune-ups, brake relining, body and fender, and electrical work.
• Fits new parts and adjusts engines, fuel systems, pumps, governors, transmissions and brakes.
• Repairs track-laying tractors; replaces rollers, pins and brushes as needed.
• Overhauls hydraulic lifts and steering on motor graders and tractors.
• Maintains time/material records for each job.
• Welding and fabrication in the field.
• Machinist and fabrication work.

Skills

Communication

Working under pressure

Confidentiality

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Reading & writing

Teamwork

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Education

Trade school program

College certified program

Refrigeration/Recycling AC cert

Tools

Power hand tools

Diagnostic equipment

Shop equipment

Job description

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Examines and locates mechanical defects in a wide variety of automotive, road construction and maintenance equipment.


• Makes major and minor mechanical repairs including engine tune-ups, brake relining, body and fender, and electrical system repair.


• Fits new parts and adjusts engines, oil, water, and fuel pumps, carburetors and fuel injectors, governors, starting motors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes and steering gear.


• Repairs track layer type tractors, checking and replacing rollers, pins and brushing.


• Overhauls hydraulic lifts and steering assemblies on motor graders and tractors.


• Maintains records of time and materials used on each job.


• Perform gas electrical welding and repair work in the field.


• Performs machinist and fabrication work.

Level I

Experience:

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience and training in heavy equipment or auto repair or successful completion of trade school or college certified program.

License:

Possess and maintain a valid Class \"A\" California driver's license. A Class \"C\" license may be substituted however, a Class \"A\" license must be obtained within six months of appointment. Failure to obtain the proper license will result in termination.

Level II

Experience:

Two (2) years of heavy equipment mechanic repair performing duties comparable to those of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I in Merced County.

License:

Possess and maintain a valid Class \"A\" California driver's license.

Possess and maintain a valid Refrigeration/Recycling Air Conditioning Certificate.

IDENTIFIED SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT, POST-ACCIDENT, REASONABLE SUSPICION, RANDOM AND RETURN-TO-DUTY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE COUNTY OF MERCED DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY.

• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.


• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.


• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.


• Lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds.


• Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch on narrow, slippery, erratically moving surfaces.


• Operate large equipment such as cars, trucks, forklifts, cranes.


• Wear a respirator or safety glasses or other protective clothing and equipment.


• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.


• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.


• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.


• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of

• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the testing, adjustment, repair, and overhaul of automotive and road construction equipment.


• Theory, operation and care of internal combustion engines and their components.


• Hydraulic valves and controls, hydraulic and air brake systems, and electronic ignition.


• Principles and methods of acetylene and electric-arc welding.


• Painting techniques.


• Safe work practices.

Ability to:

• Inspect equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.


• Use a variety of power hand tools, diagnostic equipment and shop equipment.


• Perform testing, adjustment, repair, and overhaul work on automotive and heavy equipment.


• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.


• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.


• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.


• Cut, reform, and fabricate parts using welders and shop equipment.

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