Fleet Heavy Equipment Technician

Fleet/Heavy Equipment Technician

Essential Functions

• Repairs vehicle systems/components, etc. (e.g. diesel/gasoline engines, transm1ss1ons, differentials, clutches, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.
• Adjusts parts, components, systems (e.g. electronics, computerized systems, carburetors, valves, pistons, rings, bearings, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the fitness and proper operation of all vehicles.
• Diagnoses potential vehicle/equipment malfunctions using computerized and specialized equipment (e.g. diesel/gasoline buses, vans, automobiles, tractors, forklifts, grounds equipment, etc.) for the purpose of determining needed vehicle repairs and/or replacements.
• Inspects district vehicles and heavy equipment for the purpose of adhering to a preventive maintenance schedule and safety / emissions inspection standards and requirements.
• Performs road tests on all vehicles / equipment as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of ensuring that vehicles / equipment are in safe operating order.
• Replaces all defective vehicle parts/systems (e.g. brakes, fuel pumps, fuel lines, gauges, electrical wiring, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of vehicles in a safe operating condition.
• Maintains and operates tools, equipment and/or shop area for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required tools and equipment within a safe work area.
• Responds to road calls regarding disabled vehicles as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of performing emergency repair work in the field and/or determining if vehicle needs to be towed.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. records of repairs, maintenance logs, costs, vehicle warranties, etc.) for the purpose of conveying required information and meeting federal and state requirements.
• Fabricates parts as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of providing items necessary for repairs.
• Assists other mechanics and/or service workers as needed for the purpose of completing difficult tasks and responding to coworker requests.

Education/Experience

Any combination equivalent to High School diploma, supplemented by specialized training in the repair of gasoline and diesel powered equipment, and three years of responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy and light equipment, including one year of journey-level experience.

Certificates

• Valid Commercial Driver's License with passenger and air brake Endorsements (or ability to obtain prior to completion of probationary period).
• Driver certificate for school bus operation (or ability to obtain prior to completion of probationary period).
• Valid medical card (or ability to obtain prior to completion of probationary period).

Application Materials Required:

Resume

Three (3) Letters of Reference/Recommendation

Certifications