Heavy Equipment Technician - DPW-Fleet Services Operations

City of Indianapolis and Marion County; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Indianapolis and Marion County seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain City assets. Duties include inspecting equipment, performing repairs, and testing systems to ensure reliable operation.

Requires a High School diploma or GED, and a valid CDL Class B (or obtain within 180 days). Knowledge of diesel engines and electrical/hydraulic systems is essential. After-hours and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid CDL with Class B endorsement or must obtain within 180 days.
• Working knowledge of diesel engines and components.
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical air systems.
• Ability to read and understand operating/service manuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintains heavy equipment and attachments to support operations.
• Examines equipment for wear, malfunctions and needed repairs.
• Uses specialized testing equipment to localize problems.
• Dismantles and inspects components to determine parts needed.
• Reconditions and assembles gear, drives, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Operates and tests equipment to confirm deficiencies are corrected.
• Interprets manufacturer manuals and lube orders for maintenance.
• Demonstrates inspection, maintenance and testing procedures to subordinates.
• Performs final inspection and ensures safe operation.
• Work may include after-hours and weekend duties.

Skills

CDL Class B endorsement

Diesel engine knowledge

Electrical/hydraulic/mechanical

Reading manuals/data

Tools & shop equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Precision measuring devices

Testing equipment

Job description

Position is responsible for providing maintenance on the City's heavy equipment in support of operating activities.Examines equipment and attachments for wear, breakage, and malfunctions of such assemblies as hoists, booming mechanism, final drive and power train, steering mechanisms, suspension, stabilizer systems, winches, chassis and framework.
Employs specialized testing equipment to localize malfunctions.
Dismantles such components 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 such units 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.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.High School Diploma or GED required. Must have a valid CDL operator's license with a Class "B" endorsement upon reporting for work or must obtain one with 180 days. Must have a working knowledge of equipment used for diesel engine and diesel engine component test analysis. Must have a thorough working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical air systems for diesel engine and diesel engine components. Working ability to read and understand operating manuals, service manuals, and written instruction relative to job. Ability to operate and test all equipment that the incumbent is 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. Ability to perform all of the following assignments: straight pulling, reaching over the shoulder, pushing, walking, standing, kneeling, etc. Ability for rapid mental muscular coordination simultaneously.Work is conducted in a standard office environment with travel to meetings at different meeting sites and field offices. After hours and weekend duties are common.