What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Technician I # 25-10-8 position at Leavenworth USD453?
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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB OPENING
VACANCY #25-10-8
(Include this number on application)
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Posted 10-28-2025
POSITION: HV EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN I, Public Works, Leavenworth, KS
SALARY: \$22.39 \$25.22/hour (Full Time Benefits Eligible)
County Employees Only: May submit their application to the Human
Resources Department, 1st
Floor Room 104, in the County Courthouse, via email to
hr@leavenworthcounty.gov , or via fax to
\(913\) 684-1028.
General Public: May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 515 Limit
Street, Leavenworth,
Kansas or EMAIL applications to hr@leavenworthcounty.gov or fax the
application to (913) 684-1028.
Application may be found on the Leavenworth County website at
www.leavenworthcounty.gov under
Human Resources.
This position closes when filled.
Leavenworth County Job Description
TITLE: HV Equipment Technician I WORKING TITLE: Mechanic
DEPARTMENT: Public Works PAY LEVEL: Level 10 EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: N
SUPERVISOR: Fleet Ops Mgr/Shop Supervisors/Lead Techs SUPERVISES: N/A
LOCATION: Leavenworth County Shop, 23690 187th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
RESIDENCY POLICY
Residency is defined as the place where ones primary residence is
located. The boundaries for Leavenworth
County employees incorporate adjacent counties to include: Wyandotte,
Johnson, Douglas, Jefferson, and
Atchison Counties in Kansas and Platte County, Missouri. Certain
departments within the County may have
more stringent requirements for residency such as the Sheriffs
Department and Emergency Medical Services.
Any exception to this residency requirement must be specifically
approved by the BOCC. (Revised 04/21/05)
SCOPE
Serves as an intermediate mechanic at the Leavenworth County Shop
performing a variety of activities
designed to service, repair and maintain county-owned heavy equipment.
The work performed on the heavy
vehicle team is a range of maintenance, repair, and service activities
on heavy duty vehicles and heavy
equipment. The knowledge and skills are broad in a developing capacity
with minimal technical assistance
from experienced and advanced level mechanics. Daily tasks include
proper troubleshooting, diagnostics, and
corrective actions in the repair and routine preventive maintenance on
medium/heavy duty trucks, and heavy
equipment. When necessary, tasks may include technician duties passenger
cars, pickup trucks, lawnmowers,
chainsaws and other miscellaneous small engines in the field or in the
shop.
Percentage Of Time Accountabilities
60% 1. Performing intermediate duties with minimal supervision.
10% 2. Performing experienced duties with general supervision.
10% 3. Performing advanced duties with direct supervision.
0% 4. Providing instruction and training.
0% 5. Assigning work to mechanic team.
0% 6. Forecasting preventative maintenance schedule.
10% 7. Maintaining an organized, clean, and safe work environment.
5% 8. Preparing work orders.
5% 9. Fabricating parts for repairs.
[mailto:hr@leavenworthcounty.gov](mailto:hr@leavenworthcounty.gov)
MINIMUM SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE (\*Required prior to employment)
1\. Skilled to work independently and safely to perform standard tasks
of a mechanic possessing a developing
skillset typical of an intermediate level mechanic.\*
2\. Skilled in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing, tuning
techniques, and equipment/tools (basic hand,
pneumatic, power tools, precision measuring, tire machines, cranes,
lifts, and rigging) for the proper
diagnostic, service and repair of mechanical, electrical, and hy draulic
malfunctions.\*
3\. Knowledge of standard practices to complete maintenance and repairs
after diagnostic reports using
typical mechanic materials, tools and techniques.\*
4\. Knowledge of routine service and repairs to mechanical, electrical,
and hydraulic systems.\*
5\. Skilled in the ability to read manuals and schematics,
specifications, service and parts literature and other
related technical publication.
6\. Skilled in basic welding techniques.
7\. Knowledge of computer operation, and programs for generating work
orders and vehicle maintenance
documentation.
8\. Knowledge of department policies and procedures including safety
procedures such as lockout-tagout for
equipment maintenance.
HUMAN RELATIONS (This is not an inclusive list, other tasks/duties may
be assigned.)
Candidate will work closely with supervisors and lead technicians the
diagnostic results and treatment plans
for repairs or maintenance of coun
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13435981
LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB OPENING
VACANCY #25-10-8
(Include this number on application)
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Posted 10-28-2025
POSITION: HV EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN I, Public Works, Leavenworth, KS
SALARY: \$22.39 \$25.22/hour (Full Time Benefits Eligible)
County Employees Only: May submit their application to the Human
Resources Department, 1st
Floor Room 104, in the County Courthouse, via email to
hr@leavenworthcounty.gov , or via fax to
\(913\) 684-1028.
General Public: May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 515 Limit
Street, Leavenworth,
Kansas or EMAIL applications to hr@leavenworthcounty.gov or fax the
application to (913) 684-1028.
Application may be found on the Leavenworth County website at
www.leavenworthcounty.gov under
Human Resources.
This position closes when filled.
Leavenworth County Job Description
TITLE: HV Equipment Technician I WORKING TITLE: Mechanic
DEPARTMENT: Public Works PAY LEVEL: Level 10 EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: N
SUPERVISOR: Fleet Ops Mgr/Shop Supervisors/Lead Techs SUPERVISES: N/A
LOCATION: Leavenworth County Shop, 23690 187th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
RESIDENCY POLICY
Residency is defined as the place where ones primary residence is
located. The boundaries for Leavenworth
County employees incorporate adjacent counties to include: Wyandotte,
Johnson, Douglas, Jefferson, and
Atchison Counties in Kansas and Platte County, Missouri. Certain
departments within the County may have
more stringent requirements for residency such as the Sheriffs
Department and Emergency Medical Services.
Any exception to this residency requirement must be specifically
approved by the BOCC. (Revised 04/21/05)
SCOPE
Serves as an intermediate mechanic at the Leavenworth County Shop
performing a variety of activities
designed to service, repair and maintain county-owned heavy equipment.
The work performed on the heavy
vehicle team is a range of maintenance, repair, and service activities
on heavy duty vehicles and heavy
equipment. The knowledge and skills are broad in a developing capacity
with minimal technical assistance
from experienced and advanced level mechanics. Daily tasks include
proper troubleshooting, diagnostics, and
corrective actions in the repair and routine preventive maintenance on
medium/heavy duty trucks, and heavy
equipment. When necessary, tasks may include technician duties passenger
cars, pickup trucks, lawnmowers,
chainsaws and other miscellaneous small engines in the field or in the
shop.
Percentage Of Time Accountabilities
60% 1. Performing intermediate duties with minimal supervision.
10% 2. Performing experienced duties with general supervision.
10% 3. Performing advanced duties with direct supervision.
0% 4. Providing instruction and training.
0% 5. Assigning work to mechanic team.
0% 6. Forecasting preventative maintenance schedule.
10% 7. Maintaining an organized, clean, and safe work environment.
5% 8. Preparing work orders.
5% 9. Fabricating parts for repairs.
[mailto:hr@leavenworthcounty.gov](mailto:hr@leavenworthcounty.gov)
MINIMUM SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE (\*Required prior to employment)
1\. Skilled to work independently and safely to perform standard tasks
of a mechanic possessing a developing
skillset typical of an intermediate level mechanic.\*
2\. Skilled in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing, tuning
techniques, and equipment/tools (basic hand,
pneumatic, power tools, precision measuring, tire machines, cranes,
lifts, and rigging) for the proper
diagnostic, service and repair of mechanical, electrical, and hy draulic
malfunctions.\*
3\. Knowledge of standard practices to complete maintenance and repairs
after diagnostic reports using
typical mechanic materials, tools and techniques.\*
4\. Knowledge of routine service and repairs to mechanical, electrical,
and hydraulic systems.\*
5\. Skilled in the ability to read manuals and schematics,
specifications, service and parts literature and other
related technical publication.
6\. Skilled in basic welding techniques.
7\. Knowledge of computer operation, and programs for generating work
orders and vehicle maintenance
documentation.
8\. Knowledge of department policies and procedures including safety
procedures such as lockout-tagout for
equipment maintenance.
HUMAN RELATIONS (This is not an inclusive list, other tasks/duties may
be assigned.)
Candidate will work closely with supervisors and lead technicians the
diagnostic results and treatment plans
for repairs or maintenance of coun
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