Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Fleet & Field Maintenance

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to perform a wide range of mechanical repairs and maintenance on gasoline and diesel-powered heavy equipment to keep city operations ready. You will diagnose malfunctions, perform preventive maintenance, and repair components such as transmissions, engines, hydraulics, and brakes.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of heavy equipment experience, knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems, and the ability to lead junior mechanics.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in maintenance and repair of heavy equipment involving diesel engines and/or hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and diagnoses on malfunctions of heavy equipment using electronic or mechanical testing equipment and performs repairs for restoring operational readiness of heavy equipment.
• Uses welding equipment to repair or fabricate items for heavy equipment and related gear.
• Removes, disassembles, rebuilds, repairs, assembles, and installs units such as transmissions, engines, differentials, hydraulic control units, pumps, seals, hoses, clutches, and brakes on heavy equipment using power hoists and other tools.
• Tunes and adjusts parts and settings to enhance the performance of equipment; troubleshoots electrical systems using schematics to perform repairs as needed.
• Drives heavy trucks and trailer rigs to transport earth moving or other medium to large sized heavy automotive equipment to job sites; adheres to all safety and equipment standards.
• Documents and tracks daily labor completed and work orders addressed; monitors inventory of parts and equipment and places orders when necessary or required.
• Trains and serves as lead worker for lower level mechanics to ensure maintenance and repair of city vehicles are performed according to safety and quality guidelines; demonstrates skill and expertise for handling large heavy equipment.
• Performs state mandated inspections to ensures appropriate work is completed
• Performs other work as required or assigned.
• Availability to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Diesel engine repair

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems repair

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Team lead & training

Manual reading

Tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to perform a wide range of mechanical repairs and maintenance on gasoline and diesel-powered heavy equipment to keep city operations ready. You will diagnose malfunctions, perform preventive maintenance, and repair components such as transmissions, engines, hydraulics, and brakes.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of heavy equipment experience, knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems, and the ability to lead junior mechanics.