Equipment Mechanic I- Newton Maintenance

Performs repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop or a District Maintenance Section. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in construction of highways/bridges and inspecting work performed by contracted vendors. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments, however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Adjusts brakes and replaces brake system parts to include air brake and anti-locking systems. 

• Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information. 

• Handles and disposes of environmentally hazardous materials in accordance with federal and state laws. 

• Checks lighting and wiring mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of headlights, spotlights, tail lights and parking lights. 

• Completes repair order paperwork and accurately enters data into fleet information management system.

• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways/bridges. 

• Performs emergency spot repairs. 

• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment; as required moves items related to these activities.

• Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment. 

• Reads and interprets schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.

• Repairs vehicle air conditioning systems.

• Troubleshoots, tests, and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems.

• Uses computerized diagnostic analyzer systems and performs complex diagnostic work on vehicles/equipment. 

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 2 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications 

• Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's experience.
• Certificates of course completion from a Technical Training Institute in Automotive and Diesel Technology may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 180calendar days from date of employment.
• Mtr Veh St Inspector-Licensed, if performing State safety vehicle inspections must have or obtain a State Inspector's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

    
Competencies:

• Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance

• Vehicle air conditioning and heating systems

• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures

• Automatic and manual shift transmission repair

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

• Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials

• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems

• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade

• Mechanical repair procedures for diesel, gasoline, CNG and LPG engines

• Brake repairs to include anti-locking systems, mechanical brakes, air brakes and hydraulic brake systems

• Using applicable electronic test equipment

• Diagnostic skills with automotive and diesel computer applications

• Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

• Using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word

• Reading and interpreting equipment repair and parts contracts

• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

• Read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100degrees for more then an hour

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs

• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, an/or fingers

Conditions of Employment:
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• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• Must be able to report for duty on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations and adverse weather conditions.
• Will be required to work alternate schedules during an emergency response situation such as adverse weather events.
• Will be required to travel to other district/division shops within the state as needed.