Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job at Osceola County Government in Kissimmee

Overview

Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Osceola County Government. Under general direction, performs specialized skilled work involving the maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of gasoline or diesel-driven heavy equipment, machinery, and tools. Works at a senior level with independence, and may perform more complex tasks under supervision of the Master Mechanic. Maintains accurate maintenance and repair records and inventory records. May participate in On-Call rotation and may be required to work after normal business hours per County policy (Call Out or Emergency-Disaster).

Essential Job Functions

• Performs diagnostic tests on failed or broken-down vehicles and heavy equipment to determine appropriate repairs and maintenance.


• Performs complex preventive maintenance, overhaul, and repair services on automobiles and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment and other gasoline and diesel-driven motors; performs or assists with highly complex repairs.


• Performs a wide variety of skilled mechanic work, repairing, servicing, and adjusting engines and subsystems (hydraulic controls, air compressors, pumps, fuel and exhaust systems, ignition systems, electrical and brake components, transmissions, valves, brake drums/rotors, oil changes, filters, belts, hoses, plugs); inspects, adjusts, and replaces parts; tunes and adjusts engines.


• Performs emergency road service to vehicles and equipment outside the garage.


• Overhauls and rebuilds engines, transmissions, alternators, starters, and other components.


• Removes, repairs, and replaces component parts or assembles automotive systems; may perform oxy-acetylene and electrical welding.


• Inspects and performs brake repairs, including replacement of the master brake cylinder, pads, calipers, and lines; may replace or repair clutches on manual transmissions.


• Maintains and calibrates shop tools, machinery, and equipment; completes service orders documenting parts and labor.


• Road tests vehicles after repairs to ensure proper functioning and safe operating condition.


• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment (grinders, hammers, sanders, drill presses, lathes, testing and welding equipment).


• Ensures safe operation of trades tools and power equipment; adheres to safety standards and regulatory requirements.


• Performs other duties as assigned that are related or logical to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Heavy Equipment Mechanic I (PG11)

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Three (3) years of responsible experience in repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel motors, heavy equipment, machinery, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)


• Must possess Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 1 and Ambulance Technician - Level I Certifications or have the ability to obtain within four (4) years of employment.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic II (PG12)

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Three (3) years of responsible experience in repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel motors, heavy equipment, machinery, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Class A CDL (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)


• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level I Certification


• Ambulance Technician - Level I Certification


• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level II Certification or Ambulance Technician - Level II Certification

Heavy Equipment Mechanic III (PG13)

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Three (3) years of responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy equipment, machinery, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Class A CDL (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)


• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level I Certification


• Ambulance Technician - Level I Certification


• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level II Certification


• Ambulance Technician - Level II Certification

Heavy Equipment Mechanic IV (PG14)

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Three (3) years of responsible experience in repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines and heavy equipment, machinery, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Class A CDL (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)


• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level I Certification


• Ambulance Technician - Level I Certification


• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level II Certification


• Ambulance Technician - Level II Certification


• Fire Apparatus Technician – Master Level III Certification or Ambulance Technician – Master Level III Certification

Heavy Equipment Mechanic V (PG15)

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Three (3) years of responsible experience in repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines and heavy equipment, machinery, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, and experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Class A CDL (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)


• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level I Certification


• Ambulance Technician - Level I Certification


• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level II Certification


• Ambulance Technician - Level II Certification


• Fire Apparatus Technician – Master Level III Certification


• Ambulance Technician – Master Level III Certification

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to understand, follow and direct written and oral instructions.


• Ability to read and write English; ability to read and understand service and maintenance manuals.


• Thorough knowledge of the assembly, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heavy and special automotive gasoline and diesel driven equipment, e.g., automobiles, light and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment.


• Ability to operate various automobiles, light and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment and other gasoline and diesel driven motors, e.g., service trucks, forklifts, back hoe, fire trucks, dump trucks, lawn maintenance equipment, golf carts, motorcycles.


• Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.


• Ability to perform physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (50 – 100 pounds).


• Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for extended periods of time.


• Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, fiberglass and various chemicals.

Physical Demand Requirements

Physical Demand: Heavy

• 100 pounds maximum lifting.


• Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs.


• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.


• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.


• Physical demand requirements are in excess of medium work.


• Physical agility is required in climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and crawling.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Management and Manufacturing


• Industries: Government Administration