Pinal County

Florence, Arizona, United States

Mechanic - Heavy Duty Equipment

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Overall Job Objective

Description


Is It Time for a Change?


Are you tired of being overworked and under-appreciated in your current role? Pinal County is paving the way with improved employee experiences, benefits, and a culture that values its people. It might be time for a change of scenery where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who will invest in you! Where else can you find paid sabbaticals every five years and retirement plans with a lifetime guarantee?


Check out all of our benefit offerings:


  • 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.

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JOB SUMMARY
Perform journey-level skilled service, maintenance, and repair work on automotive and related equipment.

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 preventive maintenance, repairs and adjustments on County Fleet vehicles, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures under basic supervision.
  • Diagnose and repair components for electrical, electronic, fuel supply, hydraulics, and cooling systems.
  • Determine extent of necessary repairs, and prioritize work tasks.
  • 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 routine shop facility maintenance, clean work areas and pick up debris, dispose of lubricants and chemicals in accordance with FSD safety regulations and procedures.
  • Maintain work orders, records, and logs of services performed and general vehicle information, report any operational problems to the supervisor in a timely manner, and complete other reports as required.
  • Control work site to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed and recognize, avoid, and report safety hazards, equipment problems, repair needs, security issues, and emergency situations.
  • Maintain proficiency with fleet management & maintenance system software and other systems as required by the job.
  • Provide training to an assigned Mechanic Trainee to complete minor adjustments and repairs for required additional assistance.
  • Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Light Duty Assignment

  • Inspect and diagnose mechanical and electrical problems on County automobiles, trucks, and specialty vehicles.
  • Diagnose, repair, and overhaul vehicle engines, transmissions, power trains, braking, and steering; and use technical manuals and computer equipment to diagnose and correct vehicle problems and faults.
  • May perform arc and acetylene welding, fabricate and modify metal components, and perform body repairs.
  • May assist FSD Heavy Equipment Mechanics with repair projects as requested.
  • Perform other related duties as required.


Heavy Duty Assignment

  • 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.
  • Perform arc and acetylene welding, fabricate and modify metal components, and perform body repairs.
  • May assist FSD Automobile Mechanics with repair projects as requested.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

  • Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to a minimum of two years of experience in the automotive/equipment repair industry servicing light and/or heavy equipment.
  • Or one year of experience (Light/Heavy) with Pinal County as a Mechanic-Trainee or an Equipment Service Technician.
  • 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 (Heavy Duty Assignment).
  • Must have the appropriate tools needed to perform the assigned duties.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:

  • Certification as a General Automotive Mechanic is desirable. The following ASE certifications are highly desirable: Suspension and Steering A-4, Brakes A-5, Electrical/Electronic Systems A-6, and Engine Performance A-8.
Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of vehicles, equipment, and components.
  • Knowledge of gasoline & 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.
  • Knowledge of Fleet Management Software Systems.
  • Skill in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical problems in a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
  • Skill in identifying maintenance needs and mechanical problems and taking corrective actions.
  • Skill in performing computerized diagnostic tests and fine calibrations on vehicle components and equipment.
  • Skill in welding, metal fabricating, and adapting parts and tools to specific repairs.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and specifications.
  • Ability to follow and maintain safety standards and identify safety problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work requires exerting in excess of 50 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 work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:
Supervision Received: Automotive Maintenance Supervisor.

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.

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

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

The location for this position will be Florence and Casa Grande.
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