Heavy Equipment Technician - DPW Fleet Services

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Indianapolis is seeking a responsible maintenance worker to provide essential maintenance on heavy equipment. The role includes examining and repairing various mechanical components and requires a high school diploma or GED along with a valid CDL license. Candidates must possess a thorough understanding of diesel engine systems and the ability to use precision tools. This position involves physically demanding tasks and requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid CDL operator's license with Class 'B' endorsement must be obtained.
• Working knowledge of equipment used for diesel engine testing.

Responsibilities

• Examine equipment for wear, breakage, and malfunctions.
• Dismantle components to determine repair needs.
• Recondition and assemble mechanical components of heavy equipment.

Skills

Repair and maintenance of heavy equipment

Use of precision measuring devices

Knowledge of diesel engine systems

Ability to interpret service manuals

Physical fitness for lifting and carrying

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools for repair work

Job description

Overview

Position is responsible for providing maintenance on the City's heavy equipment in support of operating activities.

Position Responsibilities

• Examines equipment and attachments for wear, breakage, and malfunctions of such assemblies as hoists, booming mechanism, final drive, power train, steering mechanisms, suspension, stabilizer systems, winches, chassis and framework.
• Employs specialized testing equipment to localize malfunctions.
• Dismantles components such as power transmission units, power controls and hoist shaft mechanisms to determine repair and replacement parts required.
• Disassembles and inspects gears, shafts and other moving parts to determine the need for adjustment and/or repair.
• Removes engines or defective parts.
• Reconditions and assembles units such as clutch, steering clutches, final drive, crawler assemblies, hydraulic systems, stabilizer assemblies and all mechanical auxiliary attachments on heavy equipment.
• Employs precision measuring devices and powered shop tools such as grinders, drills and welding torch.
• Test operates equipment to ensure correction of all deficiencies.
• Interprets and applies information contained in manufacturers manuals, lube orders and other data pertinent to maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Demonstrates and instructs subordinates in inspection, maintenance and testing of equipment.
• Performs final inspection.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid CDL operator's license with Class 'B' endorsement upon reporting or must obtain within 180 days.
• Working knowledge of equipment used for diesel engine and diesel engine component test analysis.
• Tonen thorough working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical air systems for diesel engine and diesel engine components.
• Ability to read and understand operating manuals, service manuals, and written instruction relative to job.
• Ability to operate and test all equipment incumbent responsible for repairing.
• Ability to repair and perform work on any piece of rolling stock the City owns.
• Must have hand tools relevant to this type of repair work upon reporting to work.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Can perform straight pulling, reaching over the shoulder, pushing, walking, standing, kneeling, etc.
• Rapid mental-muscular coordination ability.

Working Conditions

Actions are controlled by City and Departmental policies and procedures. Decisions may occur when determining the proper sequence of steps or when making minor variations from established methods. Work is reviewed on a spot-check basis by a supervisor who is generally available.