Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Solid Waste

Heavy Equipment Mechanic - SW

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for performing highly skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of diversified heavy, earthmoving, construction equipment, automotive trucks and automated side loaders, front loaders, roll offs, and rear loader trucks.

Work involves the performance of highly skilled tasks in mechanical maintenance, repair and servicing of a wide variety of conventional and specialized equipment, motorized machinery, and the major repair of both gasoline and diesel powered combustion engines. Work assignments are received from a supervisor either verbally or in writing and may include assisting in the diagnosis of the type and extent of work to be done. An employee in this class must be able to repair and maintain over the road and heavy equipment.

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for maintaining specialized and moderately complex heavy-duty motorized equipment and large heavy construction type equipment and vehicles safely having complex operating requirements within the operation of a Landfill.

The City will provide all the tools needed to perform the duties of this job.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Note: All City of Fort Smith positions require the employee to provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees, and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive. Must show cooperation and respect to fellow employees and supervisors at all times.

• Diagnoses, inspects and performs servicing to a wide variety of light, medium and heavy equipment such as automobiles, trucks, backhoes, loaders, waste handlers, crawler dozer, crawler loaders, articulated dump trucks, 4 wheel drive loaders, skid steers, motor graders, submersible pumps, leachate pumps, sump drainers, front-end loaders, mechanical sweepers, flushers, pump-oriented water tanks, vehicles that haul heavy loads and or tow equipment with or without a trailer; compactors, scraper pans, tractor-type construction equipment, aerial truck hydraulic systems, and other types of heavy earth moving equipment. Makes tests to locate defects in operation; checks on completed repairs before returning equipment back into service.
• Performs major repairs and maintenance to specialize equipment like hydraulic pumps, steering mechanisms, all types of brakes, electrical wiring, drive shafts, standard and automatic transmissions, differentials, and performs complete overhauls of both gasoline and diesel combustion engines.
• Overhauls, fabricates, welds, and performs other maintenance services to assemblies and accessories such as single and two-speed rear axles, vacuums, compressed air and hydraulic systems, electronic controls, and components on various equipment and machinery.
• Performs and operates various types of shop equipment, machinery, precision instruments, specialized tools and devices, boring bars, valve re-facing and reseating equipment micrometers, dial gauges, clutch over assembly devices, power saws, heavy grinders and drill presses.
• Operates miscellaneous machinist and welding equipment as required.
• Regular attendance and timeliness is required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with minimum supervision. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by a minimum of three years' experience as a certified Heavy Equipment Mechanic, technical or trade school training or degree is preferred.

OR

• Three years' experience as a skilled heavy equipment Mechanic in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty and construction equipment.
• May accept any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must have experience with different equipment required to include: Caterpillar, Champion, Komatsu, John Deere, Scarab, Volvo, Erin, Mack, Chevrolet, Ford, etc.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have or be able to obtain a valid class "B" CDL within 60 days of employment.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

1. Construction, design, assembly and maintenance of a wide variety of special purpose heavy equipment.

2. Tools and equipment needed to overhaul, repair, and maintain heavy duty equipment.

3. Shop arithmetic, schematics, both electrical and hydraulics and drawing related equipment.

4. Occupational hazards and safety precautions.

5. Inventory of tools and other equipment used in the shop are kept under the control of the Senior Mechanic II.

6. Must have the ability to operate Laptop computers for the diagnostics and calibration of computerized equipment.

7. Work from schematics and drawings related to equipment.

8. Exercise adequate safety and precautions against hazards.

9. Prepare and keep records of repairs, time and parts used for the servicing of heavy special purpose automotive equipment and make related reports.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The incumbent should possess knowledge of the use and care of tools, diagnostic test equipment, instruments, and material used in varied automotive repair work. Incumbent must have good verbal and written communication skills as well as good organizational skills. Problem solving and analytical ability are required to perform the duties of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must stand, walk, talk, and hear. Frequently sit, use hands and fingers, handle or reel and climb or balance. The incumbent must also stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, color, distance and peripheral vision. The ability to adjust focus is necessary. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters will performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position the incumbent is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, works near moving mechanical parts in high precarious places. At times the incumbent may be required to work on the side of a busy road, hi-way or on city streets. The incumbent is exposed to fumes and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.