This position is responsible for the skilled technical maintenance and repair of a variety of heavy construction equipment that includes but is not limited to bulldozers, graders, front-end loaders, etc. Operates shop equipment, tools, and machinery.The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs minor and major repairs and services a wide variety of construction equipment to include bulldozers, graders, front-end loaders, road rollers, backhoes, air compressors, and all other specialized and track equipment.
• Repairs and maintains heavy truck/bus equipment.
• Overhauls, services, fabricates, and maintains major components, assemblies, and accessories such as diesel and gasoline engines, automatic transmissions, final drives, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, tracks, and electric controls.
• Operates various types of shop equipment, tools, machinery, precision instruments, specialized tools, and devices such as dial indicators, micrometers, lathes, drill presses, grinders, and a variety of electric and air operated power toolsand torch and welding equipment.
• Responds for snow and ice removal and other storm and emergency situations as directed.

 
ADDITIONAL DUTIES 

• Provides assistance to Automotive Mechanics in diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing vehicles when needed.
• Researches part numbers and requisitions parts and materials.
• Maintains records of repair and service operations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Education and Experience
High school education with considerable experience in heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
 
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above
Certifications/Licenses 

• Possession of or ability to obtain a class A commercial driver’s license with 90 days of employment; Possession of or ability to obtain air conditioning certificate.

 
Job Knowledge 
Advanced knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment including diagnostic equipment used equipment, trucks, and buses. Thorough knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools. Complete comprehension of the subject area to solve common and unusual problems, able to advise on technical matters, and serve in the repair of heavy construction as a resource on the subject for others.
 
Reading
Intermediate: Ability to read papers, manuals, and to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams, and installation charts.
 
Writing
Intermediate: Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
 
Math
Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
 
Communication Skills 
Requires providing basic information to others outside direct reporting relationships on procedures or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach understanding and gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
 
Independence and Decision-Making 
Normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.
Technical Skills
Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes organization wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.
 
Fiscal Responsibilities 
No budgetary/fiscal responsibility
 
Supervisory Responsibilities
No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is heavy in nature, requiring heavy physical exertion. Requires adequate vision, hearing and talking to communicate effectively with others. 
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• Subject to inside and severe outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, and hazard.

 
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
Typically requires use of standard office equipment, including computer and related hardware and software, and any other equipment as appropriate or required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed in a garage.

The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task; and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.