Equipment Mechanic B28 (CIP Construction)

Inspect vehicles and make minor repairs to small and medium powered equipment; provide warehouse supplies to fields crews; maintain warehouse supply records and perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:(Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below)

1. Perform maintenance and repair duties involving gasoline and diesel engines, small and medium power equipment including compactors, paving breakers, compressors, pneumatic tools and power saws and other power driven equipment; keep records on the status of all equipment.
2. Provide a supply service for field crews; work with field supervisors in issuing supplies needed to complete daily work.
3. Submit monthly maintenance reports to assigned supervisory or management staff for vehicles, equipment, warehouse and purchased supplies.
4. Ensure that all vehicles and equipment receive necessary and proper repairs; ensure that all costs are proper and conform to normal price rate structures.
5. Ensure that vehicles are properly filled with oil, gasoline and water in preparation for daily usage by field crews and supervisors.
6. Maintain vehicle and equipment maintenance records for control, cost analysis and budget purposes; initiate and maintain a record system to include cost of material, invoices and warehouse purchase requisitions.
7. Implement and maintain an overall inspection system for the proper maintenance of assigned vehicles and/or equipment.
8. May order, receive and verify shipments of stock items.
9. Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearing, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms and related parts and equipment.
10. May tune up engines by replacing ignition parts and reconditioning and adjusting carburetors, throttle body and fuel injection systems and propane fuel systems; repair and maintain emission control and alternative fuel systems.
11. May repair and replace components including generators, distributors, relays, lights, switches and high voltage light systems; repair, adjust and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, masters cylinders, disk pads, machine drums and rotors, hydraulic and air brakes; diagnose and repair electrical and charging systems of Hybrid mowers/equipment.
12. Weld, fabricate and assemble parts and equipment; fabricate and modify tools as needed.
13. May grind cutting units and adjust accordingly to manufacturer's specification to include rotary and reel type mowers.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. May direct the work of lower level equipment mechanic staff.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours of vocational training in mechanical equipment or repair; and
Two (2) years of experience performing minor and major equipment repair.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Operations, services and activities of a full service equipment maintenance and repair program
• Operational characteristics of various equipment and tools used in the overhaul, repair and adjustment of gas and diesel powered equipment
• Procedures of preventive maintenance related to automotive, heavy and light construction equipment
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of work assigned
• Operations, services and activities of a full service warehouse
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations
• Principles and practices of inventory control
• Principles and procedures of record keeping

Preferred Skills and Ability

• Independently perform the most difficult equipment mechanic work
• Operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Accurately determine mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs
• Maintain a variety of shop and repair records
• Maintain and distribute warehouse supplies according to established guidelines
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Environmental:
Shop environment; exposure to dust, grease, noise and fumes; work in confined spaces.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, bending or crouching for prolonged periods of time; moderate to heavy lifting; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.