What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic – Heavy Equipment Operator position at City of Ketchum?
The Mechanic – Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe, timely repair, maintenance and rebuilding of city mechanized equipment. Operates various types of heavy-duty equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of the Street Superintendent.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
- Analyzes malfunctions and repairs and adjusts heavy construction equipment such as pickups, loaders, excavators, motor graders and dump trucks;
- Dismantles machines using hoists, jacks, and hand power wrenches, screwdrivers, and a variety of special tools typical to heavy equipment mechanics;
- Inspects parts for damage or excessive wear and replaces worn or broken parts;
- Examines parts such as shafts, bearings, bushings, pins, gears, and rollers using gauges such as calipers and micrometers to verify that clearance and dimensions meet factory specifications;
- Rebuilds, repairs, and maintains internal combustion engines (gas and diesel), carburetors, transmissions, differentials, air and hydraulic systems, fuel pumps, etc.;
- Repairs, rebuilds and maintains electrical systems on equipment and vehicles;
- Assists in the maintenance of department vehicles, sands and paints overhauled equipment;
- Maintains shop area, tools, equipment to insure safe working environment;
- Performs general preventative maintenance such as tune-ups, lubrication and grease jobs and cleaning and washing of parts;
- Fabricates tools and equipment parts that are not readily available by using heavy-duty metal presses and welding techniques (electric and acetylene);
- Performs Equipment Operator duties;
- Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.