Pinal County

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Arizona City

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Overall Job Objective

Description


You Can Make a Difference.


Want to try something new? Working in public service is a rewarding career by serving your community and making a difference in the lives of our citizens. Find a sense of purpose in your work that is not just rewarding but enriches your life with incredible retirement plans, work life balance and affordable benefits. Where else can you find paid sabbaticals every five years plus three weeks of paid vacation your first year along with 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays?

While were at it, wed like to introduce you to our entire suite of benefit offerings, including a comprehensive wellbeing program, retirement plans with a lifetime guarantee and affordable insurance options.


Check it out:

  • An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.

  • Paid Vacation And Sick Leave

    • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

      • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

      • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

  • Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

  • 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

  • Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years

    • Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

    • Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service

    • Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

    • Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

  • Comprehensive Wellness Program

    • Quarterly Wellness Challenges

    • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite

    • Vaccination Clinics

    • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events

    • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite

    • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite

    • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online

    • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

  • Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

  • Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From

    • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost

  • Dental and Vision Plans

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

  • Alternative Work Schedules

  • Telehealth

  • Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

  • Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

  • Civil Service Leave

  • VanPool Options

  • Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid

  • Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses

  • Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees.


Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you:

JOB SUMMARY
Perform skilled preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, adjustments, and overhauls on heavy equipment and specialty vehicles in the County Fleet under basic supervision.
Example of Duties

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Perform skilled heavy equipment maintenance for the Fleet Services Department (FSD) within scope of authority, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
  • Inspect and diagnose mechanical and electrical problems on County heavy equipment and specialty vehicles, determine extent of necessary repairs, and prioritize work tasks.
  • Perform technical repairs and system overhauls on heavy equipment and specialty vehicle engines, transmissions, power trains, hydraulics, braking, and steering systems and use technical manuals and computer equipment to diagnose and correct operating problems and faults.
  • Diagnose and repair components for electrical, electronic, fuel supply, hydraulics, and cooling systems.
  • Transport equipment from the field to the repair facility and perform emergency repairs in the field as required.
  • Review status of equipment and perform safety inspections, identify and report equipment problems requiring additional maintenance and repair, and notify supervisors of major repair problems.
  • Install and test auxiliary and specialized equipment.
  • Perform arc and acetylene welding, fabricate and modify metal components, and perform body repairs.
  • Maintain work orders, records, and logs of services performed and general equipment information, report any operational problems to the supervisor in a timely manner, and complete other reports as required.
  • Perform routine shop facility maintenance, clean work areas and pick up debris, dispose of lubricants and chemicals in accordance with FSD safety regulations and procedures.
  • Control work site to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed and recognized, and avoid and report safety hazards, equipment problems, repair needs, security issues, and emergency situations.
  • May assist FSD Automobile Mechanics with repair projects as requested.
  • Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Three (3) years of work experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repairs.
  • Valid Driver's License with Arizona Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.
  • Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Special Requirements:
  • Valid Arizona State Commercial Driver's License is require within 6 months of hire.
  • Must have the appropriate tools needed to perform the assigned duties.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Technical certifications from National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of methods, tools and equipment used in the repair of specialty vehicles and heavy equipment.
  • Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines, power trains, and hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
  • Knowledge of Federal, state, and FSD safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
  • Knowledge of county geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, and facility locations.
  • Knowledge of proper use and storage of hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.
  • Knowledge of environmentally responsible and resource-efficient maintenance techniques.
  • Skill in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical problems in a wide variety of heavy equipment and specialty vehicles.
  • Skill in identifying maintenance needs and mechanical problems and taking corrective actions.
  • Skill in welding, metal fabricating, and adapting parts and tools to specific repairs.
  • Ability to perform computerized diagnostic tests and fine calibrations on equipment components and equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and specifications.
  • Ability to follow and maintain safety standards and identify safety problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is very heavy work and requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, finger, feel, grasp, handle, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, hear, speak, stoop, stand, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a safe and secure environment working with heavy equipment and machinery and may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. Safety is of the highest priority.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.


This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied.


The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.



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