Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Performs skilled mechanical and technical work and preventive maintenance of light, medium-duty, and heavy trucks, earth moving equipment, construction equipment, agricultural tractors, snowplows, dump trucks, variable message boards, mowers, paint trucks, and anything else required by County personnel.

• Diagnosing sources of mechanical problems or failures, including repairs to electrical system components and heating and air conditioning systems, either visually or using automotive diagnostic equipment.
• Operate gas or arc welding equipment, a variety of hand and small power tools, a metal press and/or a metal lathe to repair and/or fabricate parts and tools necessary to maintain County vehicles.
• Prepare interim records of work performed and parts used on all equipment repaired. Use County computer system to prepare records of work performed and parts used on all County equipment repaired.
• Perform both minor and major preventative maintenance.
• Mount, balance, repair, and replace tires ranging from automotive to heavy equipment tires.
• Ensure compliance with DOT standards and state, federal, and company requirements.
• Communicate professionally with customers and team members.

• Knowledge of the techniques and procedures related to the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines and the tools and equipment required.
• Skill in recognizing and reporting faulty and abnormally functioning diesel and gasoline-powered equipment, hydraulic systems, tires, tubes, and wheels.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computerized inventory and fleet management software.
• In-depth knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions is sufficient to establish a safe work environment for myself and others.

Education and Experience:

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in truck or heavy equipment repair
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

• Vocational courses in automotive or heavy truck mechanics

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing, which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR), background check, physical capabilities examination, and drug screen.
• Possession of a valid Class "R" Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
• It will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.

• Must complete and maintain five ASE certifications throughout employment. ASE Air Conditioning Certification, ASE Suspension & Steering Certification, ASE Electrical/ Electronic Systems Certification, and ASE T4 Medium/ Heavy Truck Brake Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of appointment. A fifth ASE certification must be obtained within one (1) year of appointment.
• Possession of a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within twelve (12) months of appointment. HAZMAT endorsement is required.
• Must obtain diesel emission certification standard to preform required testing.

• This position is deemed essential, and incumbents must be available for winter storms and other emergencies. They must work on an on-call rotation basis, which requires evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Position may require work to be performed in the field as well as the shop, thus exposing incumbents to all weather conditions, fumes, smoke, and high noise levels and potentially dangerous working conditions.
• Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business needs.

• Most of the time, either walking or standing in the shop or field.
• Lifts carry, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. while performing mechanical functions in the shop and field.
• They may be required to lift heavy and awkward objects frequently, up to 75 lbs. from ground level to waist level or higher, either on solid ground or while balancing (e.g., on a ladder).
• Occasionally balances, stoops, crouches, and kneels while performing duties in the shop and field.
• Oral and auditory capacity enables interpersonal communication through automated devices such as the two-way radio.
• Auditory capacity to endure long-term exposure to loud noises.
• Use eye, hand, and finger coordination frequently while using tools and machinery.
• Physical capacity to safely operate County vehicles and machinery.

• Far Acuity: the ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more
• Near Acuity: the ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
• Depth Perception: the ability to judge distance and space relationships
• Field of Vision: the ability to see peripherally
• Accommodation: ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus
• Color Vision: the ability to distinguish and identify different colors

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.

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