What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Mechanic position at City of Leavenworth, Kansas?
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Position Description
Position Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Department: Public Works
Division: Municipal Garage
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Retirement: KPERS
Effective Date: July 1, 2025
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work in maintaining
the vehicles and mechanical
equipment of the departments/divisions of the City. Primary focus will
be on maintenance and repair
of heavy equipment which may include, but is not limited to: dump
trucks, backhoes, loaders, trash
trucks, etc.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Operations Superintendent.
Must possess the ability to
work without constant supervision and effectively lay out daily repair
plans.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed).
mechanical equipment, either personally or through outside vendors.
maintenance work.
exhaust, HVAC, axle assemblies and related systems.
most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair and replacement.
policies and procedures.
mechanical equipment.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
May serve as a member of various employee committees.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
\(A\) Be at least 18 years old at time of hire; and
\(B\) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent plus some
specialized training in mechanics,
maintenance management, or a closely related field; and
\(C\) Three (3) years of related experience, with at least two (2) years
with heavy equipment OR
equivalent combination of education and experience.
\(D\) Must possess a valid drivers license at time of application (and
maintain for duration of
employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance
policy.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
\(A\) Thorough knowledge of automotive mechanics; Considerable knowledge
of gas and diesel
engines, transmissions, hydraulics, fire pumps and valves, generators;
price trends and grades or
quality of materials and equipment; Working knowledge of the hazards and
safety precautions
common to municipal maintenance and repair activities; Working knowledge
of the practices,
methods, materials and tools used in modern equipment maintenance;
Working knowledge of
fleet operations and systems to include related/associated computer
software programs.
\(B\) Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
\(C\) Ability to establish and maintain effect ve preventative
maintenance programs, policies and
procedures; Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion;
Ability to communicate
effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain
effective working
relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors and the public.
Special Requirements
\(A\) Must obtain Kansas (or State equivalent) Class B Commercial
Drivers License (CDL) with air
brakes, within one (1) year of hire and retain for duration of
employment.
\(B\) Subject to immediate call outs during snow, storm, traffic signal
or other emergencies.
\(C\) Must comply with the Citys established on-call response timeframes
(40 minutes) within 90 days
of hire date.
Desirable Qualifications
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Position Description
Position Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Department: Public Works
Division: Municipal Garage
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Retirement: KPERS
Effective Date: July 1, 2025
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work in maintaining
the vehicles and mechanical
equipment of the departments/divisions of the City. Primary focus will
be on maintenance and repair
of heavy equipment which may include, but is not limited to: dump
trucks, backhoes, loaders, trash
trucks, etc.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Operations Superintendent.
Must possess the ability to
work without constant supervision and effectively lay out daily repair
plans.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed).
- Plans, carries out and evaluates preventative maintenance schedules
mechanical equipment, either personally or through outside vendors.
- Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand,
- Tests, services and repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment.
- Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in
maintenance work.
- Diagnoses and repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic,
exhaust, HVAC, axle assemblies and related systems.
- Performs minor body repair, touch up and related work.
- Changes and repairs tires and tubes.
- Evaluates status of mechanical equipment/vehicles, and performs or
- Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical
most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair and replacement.
- Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed
- Assists in the preparation of bid specifications for vehicles and
- Assists in the preparation and administration of mechanical budgets in
policies and procedures.
- Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance
mechanical equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to work flexible/extended hours during emergencies or snow
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
May serve as a member of various employee committees.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
\(A\) Be at least 18 years old at time of hire; and
\(B\) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent plus some
specialized training in mechanics,
maintenance management, or a closely related field; and
\(C\) Three (3) years of related experience, with at least two (2) years
with heavy equipment OR
equivalent combination of education and experience.
\(D\) Must possess a valid drivers license at time of application (and
maintain for duration of
employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance
policy.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
\(A\) Thorough knowledge of automotive mechanics; Considerable knowledge
of gas and diesel
engines, transmissions, hydraulics, fire pumps and valves, generators;
price trends and grades or
quality of materials and equipment; Working knowledge of the hazards and
safety precautions
common to municipal maintenance and repair activities; Working knowledge
of the practices,
methods, materials and tools used in modern equipment maintenance;
Working knowledge of
fleet operations and systems to include related/associated computer
software programs.
\(B\) Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
\(C\) Ability to establish and maintain effect ve preventative
maintenance programs, policies and
procedures; Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion;
Ability to communicate
effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain
effective working
relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors and the public.
Special Requirements
\(A\) Must obtain Kansas (or State equivalent) Class B Commercial
Drivers License (CDL) with air
brakes, within one (1) year of hire and retain for duration of
employment.
\(B\) Subject to immediate call outs during snow, storm, traffic signal
or other emergencies.
\(C\) Must comply with the Citys established on-call response timeframes
(40 minutes) within 90 days
of hire date.
Desirable Qualifications
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