Job Summary
Mohave County Public Works-Equipment Maintenance/Fleet Services Division is currently recruiting for the position of Equipment Mechanic located in Kingman, AZ. Depending on qualifications, may underfill position. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies:
Equipment Services Technician Range 11, Step 1-8: $18.57-$22.85 Performs journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of county-owned heavy trucks, construction equipment, cars, and light trucks.
REPORTS TO: Work is performed under general supervision of a supervisor or higher level of authority.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED May exercise technical supervision of inexperienced or new employees.
Essential Job Functions
- Diagnoses, troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions on all construction equipment to include, but not limited to, graders, dozers, loaders, rollers, power sweepers, backhoes, cranes, excavators, heavy and light trucks, single and tandem axle, and shop or field cars and in accordance with shop and service manuals and established procedures.
- Determines what parts and materials will be required to be replaced, repaired, rebuilt, or overhauled and completes order form for required parts and materials.
- Diagnoses, maintains, repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls vehicles and equipment components to include but not limited to gas and diesel engines; 6, 12, & 24 volt electrical systems; air and hydraulic brakes; emission and fuel systems to include diesel fuel injection systems; front end suspension and others; heating and air conditioning systems; automatic and transmission/transaxle and manual transmission/drive train and clutches; driving axle; air valves, pumps and motors; and other engine and vehicle components.
- Road tests vehicles and operates equipment to assist in diagnosis and troubleshooting and to confirm repair.
- Commutes to locations requiring servicing and repair assistance and performs diagnosis and repairs or installs temporary measures.
- Performs regularly scheduled and preventive maintenance on automotive and heavy equipment vehicles and related equipment to include, but not limited to, changing oil and filters, lubricants, and checking condition of belts, tires, and shocks in accordance with service manuals.
- Maintains daily work records of work done, material used and time spent.
- Occasionally fabricates parts, hoses, and tools.
- Occasionally may assist other mechanics in repairing of vehicles and equipment as required.
- Maintains an adequate supply of materials, equipment and tools required to fulfill work assignments.
- Cleans, maintains and services required equipment and tools used during performance of work assignments.
- Keeps work area clean.
- Assignment requires traveling throughout the County to various work sites to lube and service equipment and to perform other required maintenance.
- In addition to this assignment, may perform any or all duties outlined above.
SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS - Performs related work as required.
- Performs special assignments as requested.
- Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED (General Education Degree).
- Three (3) years successful experience in the heavy equipment vehicle maintenance and repair area as a Trades Helper or when filled from outside, three (3) years’ experience as an Equipment Mechanic or related field involving the maintenance and repair including overhauls of automotive and heavy equipment vehicles and related equipment.
- OOR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.
SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT - Must pass drug screen post offer.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
- Must possess the ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License within a six (6) month period from hire date.
- Must provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
- Tools are to be provided and maintained at the employee's cost.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:- Methods, procedures, materials, equipment, and tools used for the maintenance and repair of automotive and heavy equipment vehicles and related equipment to include heavy gasoline and diesel powered equipment and industrial and construction equipment.
- Heavy equipment hydraulics, electrical systems, drive lines, gas and diesel engine, steering, cooling and air conditioning system and other related vehicle components of heavy equipment.
- Department policies, rules, and procedures.
- Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.
Skill in:- Performing all phases of automotive and equipment major repair including overhauls.
- Safe, effective operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in automotive and heavy equipment vehicles and related equipment diagnosis, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, rebuilding, and overhauling.
- Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
Ability to:- Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical problems of heavy equipment vehicles.
- Safely and effectively service, maintain and repair assigned vehicles and equipment in accordance with standard repair, maintenance, operation, and safety procedures.
- Overhaul and rebuild gas and diesel engines and other related components of automotive and heavy equipment vehicles and related equipment.
- Interpret and apply established guidelines and procedures as provided in shop and service manuals and related documentation.
- Follow and interpret written and oral instructions and data generated from diagnostic and troubleshooting equipment.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel and personnel of other County departments.
- Fulfill physical requirements of work assignments to include moderate lifting of 20 - 50 pounds, utilizing physical exertion required to perform assignment and performing work assignments with the use of tools and equipment in cramped and contorted positions and performing work assignments in various terrain and in varying weather conditions including exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
- Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.
