Equipment Technician I

POSTING TYPE: Entry-Level & Promotional

Current City Employees may apply, but must have completed initial Civil Service probationary period and must have received a satisfactory performance rating on their last evaluation to receive promotional preference.

ENTRY LEVEL SALARY: $49,301

PAY GRADE RANGE: $49,301 - $78,882 (Pay grade 311)

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM: Oral Exam

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Repairs motor vehicles and/or equipment according to standards.
• Inspects and diagnoses various problems.
• Overhauls and maintains gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, electrical, and other related systems.
• Maintains and repairs dozers, graders, backhoes, rollers, pavers, scrapers, rock crushers, tractors, mowers, and a wide variety of other heavy-duty equipment.
• Rebuilds pumps, cylinder heads, cable control units, and renews pins and bushings on tracks.
• May weld and fabricate on occasion.
• Repairs or replaces worn or defective parts.
• Adjusts fuel systems and performs tune-ups.
• Road tests vehicles before and after repairs.
• Makes frequent emergency repairs out of shop.
• Ensures that proper service is maintained.
• Fills out a job sheet on every vehicle repaired.
• Keeps tools, equipment, and shop area clean and orderly.
• May acquire parts from outside sources.
• Attends training seminars as needed.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the servicing of motor vehicles and diesel powered and heavy construction equipment.
• Working knowledge of the techniques and methods used in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and diesel powered and heavy construction equipment.
• Working knowledge of the basic theory, operation, and maintenance of internal combustion engines, transmissions, carburetors, and other automotive systems.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and preventive safety measures.
• Skill in using tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to install, operate, and analyze data from diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to correct automotive and/or equipment problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to write accurate reports and provide a description of work on repair orders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position consists of primarily heavy work, requiring the incumbent to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds (or less) of force frequently, in order to lift/carry, push/pull, or otherwise move objects. A description of the specific physical requirements associated with this position is maintained on file in the Human Resources office for review upon request.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the use of relevant principles and procedures to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists A description of the specific mental requirements associated with this position is maintained on file in the Human Resources office for review upon request.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and/or equipment, OR currently attending or completion of automotive or diesel repair studies from an accredited trade school: six months to one year.

Possession of a valid Class D Driver’s License.

Possession of (or ability to obtain) an ASE Air Brake Repair certification “T4-Brakes” within the probationary period.

Possession of (or ability to obtain) an appropriate commercial driver’s license and/or endorsements as required by federal law within the probationary period.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The hiring authority may give preference to candidates that have completed automotive repair studies at an accredited trade school.

HYBRID WORK ELIGIBILITY

• This position is ineligible for hybrid work.
• Note: Background checks will be conducted.
• Drug testing may be required.