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This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

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Position Description

Position Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Department: Public Works

Division: Municipal Garage

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Retirement: KPERS

Effective Date: July 1, 2025

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work in maintaining

the vehicles and mechanical

equipment of the departments/divisions of the City. Primary focus will

be on maintenance and repair

of heavy equipment which may include, but is not limited to: dump

trucks, backhoes, loaders, trash

trucks, etc.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Operations Superintendent.

Must possess the ability to

work without constant supervision and effectively lay out daily repair

plans.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed).

• Plans, carries out and evaluates preventative maintenance schedules
  
  

for all vehicles and

mechanical equipment, either personally or through outside vendors.

• Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand,
  
  

electric, and air-driven tools.

• Tests, services and repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in
  
  

the performance of repair and

maintenance work.

• Diagnoses and repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic,
  
  

transmission, ignition, air,

exhaust, HVAC, axle assemblies and related systems.

• Performs minor body repair, touch up and related work.
• Changes and repairs tires and tubes.
• Evaluates status of mechanical equipment/vehicles, and performs or
  
  

schedules needed repairs.

• Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical
  
  

systems to determine the

most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair and replacement.

• Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed
  
  

and appropriate.

• Assists in the preparation of bid specifications for vehicles and
  
  

mechanical equipment.

• Assists in the preparation and administration of mechanical budgets in
  
  

conformance with adopted

policies and procedures.

• Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance
  
  

records of equipment and

mechanical equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work flexible/extended hours during emergencies or snow
  
  

removal events.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

May serve as a member of various employee committees.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

\(A\) Be at least 18 years old at time of hire; and

\(B\) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent plus some

specialized training in mechanics,

maintenance management, or a closely related field; and

\(C\) Three (3) years of related experience, with at least two (2) years

with heavy equipment OR

equivalent combination of education and experience.

\(D\) Must possess a valid drivers license at time of application (and

maintain for duration of

employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance

policy.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

\(A\) Thorough knowledge of automotive mechanics; Considerable knowledge

of gas and diesel

engines, transmissions, hydraulics, fire pumps and valves, generators;

price trends and grades or

quality of materials and equipment; Working knowledge of the hazards and

safety precautions

common to municipal maintenance and repair activities; Working knowledge

of the practices,

methods, materials and tools used in modern equipment maintenance;

Working knowledge of

fleet operations and systems to include related/associated computer

software programs.

\(B\) Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

\(C\) Ability to es tablish and maintain effective preventative

maintenance programs, policies and

procedures; Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion;

Ability to communicate

effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain

effective working

relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors and the public.

Special Requirements

\(A\) Must obtain Kansas (or State equivalent) Class B Commercial

Drivers License (CDL) with a

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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