Equipment Mechanic II

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Lake Havasu City, AZ

Closing Date:

JOB TITLE: EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Salary: $25.86 - $37.73/Hourly; DOQ

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: GN14

Department: Public Works, Vehicle Maintenance



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*TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: You must complete an online application.

Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration.

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GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Performs difficult technical work maintaining and repairing a variety of heavy and light duty automotive, marine, and specialized equipment, performing computer diagnostics and fabrication methods, maintaining records, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.

The ideal candidate will have a solid work ethic and excellent diagnostic skills.

They will be a self-starter with the ability to multitask and accept new methods and ideas.

They will have the ability to perform all phases of maintenance and repair on light duty vehicles, heavy equipment, fire apparatus, heavy busses, marine equipment, and other support vehicles.

Area of emphasis will be on heavy equipment (loaders, graders, tractors, backhoes, etc.) and Fire Apparatus.

ASE certification is preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED and considerable experience in gas and diesel internal combustion engines and exhaust systems maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of Forklift certification issued by a nationally recognized agency at hire.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification issued by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence is preferred.

Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.

Valid Driver License of appropriate class.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are subject to change as needs and job requirements change.

Position assignments may vary.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performs routine maintenance, repairs, and Department of Transportation (DOT) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) safety inspections on medium/heavy duty vehicles, construction equipment, fire department vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to, crane, dump, man-lift, paving, sweeper, vacuum, and water trucks, fire apparatus, pumps, and command vehicles.

Maintains maintenance records of all vehicles to include tracking mileage, parts, and work performed on vehicles.

Researches, identifies, and orders parts and supplies needed for maintenance and repairs; shares costing for quotes on repair and replacement services; maintains associated records.

Performs routine maintenance and repairs on light duty vehicles, small/medium equipment and all class size trailers (pickup trucks, SUVs, Vans, mini-busses, landscapin...