About the Department

We are seeking an energetic Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic to join our team, who can change direction at a moment’s notice to maintain all heavy equipment to include but not limited to repairs, diagnosis, and troubleshooting. Mechanic: II operates heavy equipment for the purpose of repairs, modifications and preventative maintenance for the Road and Bridge department.

Position Duties

• Must be able to service and make in-depth repairs on various types of heavy construction equipment and may include large trucks and passenger vehicles as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. 
• Disassemble/Reassemble heavy and mobile equipment to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair
• Enter data for repairs, diagnosis, preventative maintenance, inventory check out and time
• Must be able to service and repair equipment in the field as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. 
• Fill in other areas as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to Metal fabrication, utilize oxygen and acetylene torch, Mig / stick weld and braze 
• Hydraulics Systems troubleshooting repair required
• Troubleshoot, repair and test all equipment to ensure functionality

• Must understand schematics to troubleshoot 12v&24v heavy equipment systems
• Must supply own hand tools

Other Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. (completed or in progress)
• At least 5 years of experience in equipment service and repair field.

Licenses and Certification

• Must have a valid driver's license 
• Air Conditioning Certification or equivalent required

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, bend, pull, reach and lift and carry items weighing 80lbs or more in an outdoor environment with exposures to severe extremes in weather.