Equipment Mechanic II

*EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II

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Lake Havasu City, AZ

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

JOB TITLE: EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Salary: $25.86 - $37.73/Hourly; DOQ

Trainee Starting Rate of Pay - $23.26

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: GN14

Department: Public Works, Vehicle Maintenance

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

Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration.

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 and EVT certification is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and considerable experience in performing skilled maintenance and repair on all phases of heavy and light vehicles and equipment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications

Possession of a valid Commercial Driver License Class A with tanker endorsement at hire.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification issued by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence and Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification is preferred.

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

Valid Driver's License of the appropriate class.

Candidates that do not have a Class A Commercial License with tanker endorsement will go through on the job training to obtain your license and will be considered a trainee at hire.

You will have one (1) year to obtain your CDL Class A license with tanker endorsement.

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, loaders, backhoes, etc.

Maintains maintenance records of all vehicles inc...