Senior Equipment Mechanic - CDL

Minimum Starting Salary:

$31.00 hourly, depending on qualifications. City of Waco Seeks A skilled mechanic with experience maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery. Job Summary Under basic supervision, performs advanced journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of City vehicles, specialty vehicles, and equipment, and heavy equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and City procedures; maintains and enforces safety standards and identifies safety problems.

Qualifications Required:

Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent 4 years of work experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment in a fleet environment

Essential Functions:

Performs advanced journey-level maintenance and repairs on a diverse fleet of light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, equipment, and machinery, including road and grounds maintenance, heavy hydraulic systems, fire equipment, police and fire vehicles, watercraft, and other specialty vehicles and equipment; generates innovative solutions to complex work situations; duties may vary according to job assignment. Works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience and training; examines equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots actual and potential problems; repairs, disassembles, rebuilds, and adjusts equipment and components; fabricates and reconditions parts as needed; assures equipment functions meet job specifications and technical codes. Performs preventive maintenance and diagnostics on vehicles and equipment to maximize the effective life cycle, reduce downtime, and improve the productivity of City workers; performs specialized repair and maintenance work to bring vehicles and equipment into compliance with safety and regulatory violations. Inspects status of vehicles and equipment, performs safety inspections, and recommends equipment replacement and major repair options; installs auxiliary and specialized equipment. Diagnoses and repairs vehicle and equipment engines and components, including gasoline, diesel, and hybrid engines; uses technical manuals and computer equipment to diagnose and correct problems. Diagnoses and repairs vehicle component systems and sub-systems for electrical, fuel supply, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, brakes, drive train, suspension, exhaust, and engine cooling systems; performs arc and acetylene welding as required; performs body repair and other metal component repairs. Transports equipment from the field to the repair shop facility; performs emergency repairs in the field as required; identifies and reports vehicle problems requiring additional maintenance and repair; notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority and skills. Maintains records and logs of services performed and general vehicle information; opens and closes work orders; and documents work hours, parts used, and repairs completed. Orders parts as needed; maintains records of parts requisitions and stock inventory. Maintains shop facility, cleans work areas, and removes debris; maintains the work zone and all equipment in safe operating condition, disposes of lubricants and chemicals in accordance with all safety procedures.