Heavy Equipment Service Technician

Hall-County; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Service Technician in Gainesville to perform semi-skilled lubrication, fueling and servicing of heavy construction equipment, trucks and generators at the Landfill and Recycling operations.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or GED with auto mechanics coursework and at least one year of equipment maintenance experience, plus a valid CDL with Hazmat endorsement.

Qualifications

• High School or GED with auto mechanics coursework.
• One year experience in heavy construction equipment maintenance.
• Valid Class A or B CDL with Hazmat endorsement and a clean MVR.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate pickup truck to pick up and deliver equipment parts and supplies.
• Assist mechanics with maintenance of automotive equipment and greasing.
• Maintain records of machines and services performed.
• Ensure safety and PPE compliance in the shop.
• Keep shop clean and secure at day end.
• Attend to regular and on-call duties as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Auto mechanics

Use hand tools

Communication skills

Hazmat endorsement

Education

High School/GED with auto mechanics coursework

Auto mechanics coursework

Tools

Auto repair tools

Job description

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Heavy Equipment Service Technician

Full Time Employee Gainesville, GA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2911

Salary Range: $23.77 To $29.98 Hourly

Job Summary:

Performs semi-skilled work in lubricating, fueling and servicing heavy construction equipment, automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other motorized and mechanical equipment; at the Landfill and Recycling. Also responsible for the inspection and fueling of back-up generators for various departments throughout Hall County. Picks up and delivers parts and supplies for the Landfill Shop.

Major Job Responsibilities:

Job Summary:

Performs semi-skilled work in lubricating, fueling and servicing heavy construction equipment, automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other motorized and mechanical equipment; at the Landfill and Recycling. Also responsible for the inspection and fueling of back-up generators for various departments throughout Hall County. Picks up and delivers parts and supplies for the Landfill Shop.

Major Job Responsibilities:

Operates pick-up truck to pick up and deliver equipment parts, tires and other supplies; makes out-of-town trips when necessary.

Assist mechanics with manual and semi-skilled tasks in repairing and maintaining automotive equipment, to include greasing and lubricating vehicles, changing oil and filters, changing air filters, changing tires, checking and filling transmission and brake fluids.

Ensures equipment is running properly; starts and tests operation of equipment; pulls pans and makes minor adjustments as required.

Maintains records of individual machines and charts services performed.

Ensure that safety is maintained through proper training and use of PPE.

Maintains and cleans shop area daily, including floors and fluid containment area.

Maintains safety guards around shop machinery and lube pit.

Ensure shop and related buildings are locked and the alarms are set at the end of the day.

Performs other relevant work as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education and Experience:

High School or vocational school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented with coursework in auto mechanics.

One year experience in heavy construction equipment maintenance.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Class A or B Driver’s License with Hazmat endorsement and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, incumbents will be subject to random drug testing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of geography of the County, including major streets and landmarks.

Knowledge of and ability to perform automotive and heavy equipment repair and maintenance.

Skill in using hand tools.

Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.

Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

ADA Minimum Requirements:

Physical Ability: Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing); operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Incumbents must continuously be able to think analytically; handle stress and emotion, concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change. Incumbents must also continuously direct others; meet deadlines; stay organized; use math/calculations and use a keyboard/type.

Tasks require the ability to exert physical effort in strenuous and routine work which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate to heavy weight (25-100) pounds. Duties require the ability to operate a motor vehicle and various hand tools.

Essential Functions frequently require the ability to move about inside the office; and move/transport items up to 50lbs.

Essential functions occasionally require the ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, and twisting at the waist, hips or knees; reach overhead; push or pull; and repetitively use hands/arms/legs. Incumbents in this position are occasionally required to be on-call and work irregular hours.

Sensory Requirements:

Essential functions regularly require the ability to use effective verbal and written communication; and use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use equipment.

Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors:

Essential functions are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions including inclement weather.

Duties may involve exposure to substances that require special handling.

Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to either work with others or work alone.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive, as it is intended to identify the major respon-sibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.