Lead Heavy Equipment Technician

Join CAL FIRE; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE is seeking a hands-on Heavy Equipment Mechanic to construct, repair, and maintain automotive and heavy maintenance equipment. The role may include leading apprentices and other workers, and providing guidance on parts selection and repair costs.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment to identify repairs, performing welding and brazing, and maintaining records of work performed. The position focuses on heavy maintenance, with some automotive duties as needed to support

Responsibilities

• Inspects equipment to locate necessary repairs and determines corrective actions.
• Maintains and repairs automobiles, trucks, tractors, power shovels, graders, snowplows, pumps, air compressors, diesel and gasoline engines.
• Constructs new equipment or modifies existing equipment, including body frames and running gear, and installs or repairs special equipment.
• Operates and maintains tools and machinery used in repair and maintenance of heavy equipment; keeps records and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Equipment maintenance

Repair estimation

Welding

Instruction

Job description

CAL FIRE is seeking a hands-on Heavy Equipment Mechanic to construct, repair, and maintain automotive and heavy maintenance equipment. The role may include leading apprentices and other workers, and providing guidance on parts selection and repair costs.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment to identify repairs, performing welding and brazing, and maintaining records of work performed. The position focuses on heavy maintenance, with some automotive duties as needed to support