Medium/Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Salary: $28.22 - $42.33 Hourly
Location : 80102, CO
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 05701
Department: Facilities and Fleet Management
Division: Fleet Management
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Date: 4/12/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
This posting has been re-opened and if you have already applied, you are still being considered and will not be able to apply to this posting again.
The Medium/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 truck and anything else required by County personnel.
NOTE:

• The anticipated hiring range is $28.22 to $35.28 per hour.
• This typical work schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm (10-hour days) with Fridays off.

Benefits of working for Arapahoe County:

• Annual salary increases based on hard work and attitude.
• Excellent balance between hard work and time off provided each year.
  1. 15 days (120 hours) paid vacation days.
  2. 13 paid holidays
  3. 12 paid sick days
• Top notch Insurance - please see benefits tab.
• Retirement - work at a career rather than another job

Duties
The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non essential or marginal duties that may be required. The County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.

• Use electrical diagnostic and mechanically calibrated equipment to make adjustments and repairs to fuel, ignition, and emission systems to bring them within manufacturer's specifications.
• 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.
• Mount, balance, repair, and replace tires ranging from automotive to heavy equipment tires.
• 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.
• Perform both minor and major preventative maintenance
• Make safety inspections on any/all County road equipment.
• Performs diagnosis and repairs in the field.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the techniques and procedures related to the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines and the tools and equipment required for that repair.
• 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 sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment for self and others.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity

Requirements
EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Vocational courses in automotive or heavy truck mechanics highly desirable

EXPERIENCE:

• 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 may be considered.
Supplemental Information
PRE-EMPLOYMENT ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) check, background check and drug screen.
• Must possess a valid Class "R" Driver's License upon appointment

POST-EMPLOYMENT ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position is deemed essential and incumbents must be available for winter storm and other emergency events and available to work on an on-call on a rotation basis which requires evening, holidays and weekends.
• Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need.
• 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.
• Heavy Equipment Mechanics only - Possession of a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within (12) months of appointment. HAZMAT endorsement highly desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends a majority of the time either walking or upright while in the shop or field.
• Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls up to 75 lbs. while performing mechanical functions in the shop and field.
• May be required to frequently lift heavy and awkward objects, up to 75 lbs, from ground level to waist level or higher, either on solid ground, or while balancing (Ex. on a ladder).
• Occasionally balances, stoops, crouches, and kneels while performing duties in the shop and field.
• Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the two-way radio.
• Auditory capacity to endure long-term exposure to loud noises.
• Frequent use of eye, hand and finger coordination while using tools and machinery.
• Physical capacity to safely operate County vehicles and machinery.
• Far Acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more
• Near Acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
• Depth Perception: ability to judge distance and space relationships
• Field of Vision: ability to see peripherally
• Accommodation: ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus
• Color Vision: ability to distinguish and identify different colors

Please list any special physical demands associated with this position. For instance, exposure to hazardous environments, blood borne pathogens, extreme heat/cold, use of power equipment or machinery, wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment):

• Occasional work in extreme heat/cold. Exposure to petroleum products. Safety Toe shoes required. Use of multiple types of power tools.

Definitions:Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (i.e. uploading or attaching documents to your online application), call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627. Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt uploading (attaching) it.
As a Regular Full-Time employee at Arapahoe County Government, you are eligible for benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Mandatory Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Pre-paid Legal Services
• Vacation and Sick Leaves
• Holiday pay
• Training and Educational Reimbursement Opportunities

For a more detailed listing of our benefit programs, click on the MENU link on the left and then Benefits Summary.
01
Please choose the response that best describes your educational background.

• High School Graduate or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02
Choose the best response that lists your experience in truck or heavy equipment repair.

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years to less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years to less than 5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

03
Choose the response that best describes your years of general mechanical experience.

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years to less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years to less than 5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

04
Do you hold a degree or a certificate in Automotive/Diesel repair, or other automotive industries? If so, which certificates do you hold?
05
Briefly describe your experience as a Heavy Service Mechanic or relevant equivalent experience.
06
Do you have a current, valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07
Have you received eight or more points within the past twelve months or twelve or more points within the past twenty-four months against your driving record?

• Yes
• No

08
How many moving traffic violations have you been cited for in the past two years?

• Less than 3 violations
• 3 or 4 violations
• 5 or more violations

09
In the past three years, have you had your driver's license revoked or suspended?

• Yes
• No

Required Question