Heavy Equipment Mechanic III and/or IV

PLEASE NOTE:While the full salary ranges are posted, the budgeted starting salaries are listed above.

***THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN FLEET DEPARTMENT***

Location:280 E. McCulloch Blvd, Pueblo West, CO

Shift:Monday-Thursday, 6:30am - 5pm

Location:33601 E United Ave, Pueblo, CO

Shift:Monday-Thursday, 6:30am - 5pm

• Performs and directs diagnostics, major and minor repairs and general maintenance on gas hybrid, gasoline and diesel engines and major drive train components transmissions, differentials and drive units.
• Performs and directs diagnostics, major and minor repairs on emissions systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, electrical circuits, air conditioning systems, air systems and hydraulic systems.
• Performs safety repairs to comply with DOT regulations including air and hydraulic brake systems, repairs and adjusts lights, aligns front and rear ends; balances tires, adjusts drive lines and repairs damaged vehicle bodies.
• Maintains necessary records of all work performed using computerized fleet management system.
• Completes all necessary paperwork related to job assignments and time cards.
• Performs general in shop repairs of minor system failures including lights, brakes, brake adjustments, air system leaks, two-way radio system installations, cooling system problems and fuel system problems.
• Makes emergency road calls, which may require wrecker service or special transportation.
• Rebuilds gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, single and twin screw rear axles and compressor systems.
• Performs engineering, layout, fabrication and installation of new equipment or repairs and redesign on existing equipment.
• Cleans and organizes shop and equipment, changes solvents and disposes of trash and waste as required.
• Maintains work area, tools and equipment in a clean and safe condition; responsible for reporting unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor.
• Answers phone and radio calls.
• Orders and picks up parts.
• Provides instruction on equipment operation.
• Makes welding repairs.
• Performs on-site service and emergency calls.

• Performs and directs diagnostics, major and minor repairs and general maintenance on gas hybrid, gasoline and diesel engines and major drive train components transmissions, differentials and drive units.
• Performs and directs diagnostics, major and minor repairs on emissions systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, electrical circuits, air conditioning systems, air systems and hydraulic systems.
• Performs safety repairs to comply with DOT regulations including air and hydraulic brake systems, repairs and adjusts lights, aligns front and rear ends; balances tires, adjusts drive lines and repairs damaged vehicle bodies.
• Maintains necessary records of all work performed using computerized fleet management system.
• Completes all necessary paperwork related to job assignments and time cards.
• Performs general in shop repairs of minor system failures including lights, brakes, brake adjustments, air system leaks, two-way radio system installations, cooling system problems and fuel system problems.
• Makes emergency road calls, which may require wrecker service or special transportation.
• Rebuilds gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, single and twin screw rear axles and compressor systems.
• Performs engineering, layout, fabrication and installation of new equipment or repairs and redesign on existing equipment.
• Cleans and organizes shop and equipment, changes solvents and disposes of trash and waste as required.
• Maintains work area, tools and equipment in a clean and safe condition; responsible for reporting unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor.
• Answers phone and radio calls.
• Orders and picks up parts.
• Provides instruction on equipment operation.
• Makes welding repairs.
• Performs on-site service and emergency calls.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred

• Three (3) years or more experience performing mechanical repairs on all heavy-duty vehicles and equipment required

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement within 120 of hirerequired.
• Possession of, a valid Colorado Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain Forklift Operator Certification within 120 days of hire required.
• Possession of an ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Master Certification preferred.
• Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) Certificationrequired.

• Possession of, one to three (1-3)current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications in Medium/Heavy Truck, such as: Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, Truck Equipment Installation and Repair, Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair, and/or Auxiliary/Power Systems Installation and Repair.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred
• Associate's Degree in Automotive and/or Diesel repair preferred.

• Six (6) years or more of progressively responsible experience performing mechanical repairs on all heavy-duty vehicles and equipment required.

• Possession of, a valid Class B Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement at hire required.
• Possession of, a valid Colorado Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement within 120 days of hire required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain Forklift Operator Certification within 120 days of hire required.
• Possession of an ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Master Certification preferred.
• Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) Certification at hirerequired.
• Possession of, four(4)current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications in Medium/Heavy Truck, such as: Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, Truck Equipment Installation and Repair, Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair, and/or Auxiliary/Power Systems Installation and Repair.

• Must successfully pass a background check.

• Must be able to pass post-job offer physical screening.

• Must maintain licenses/certifications current.

NOTE:For preferred qualifications,the substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered, including by way of example, specific experience or skill-based qualifications that may substitute for certain educational requirements, or a combination of relevant education and experience including supervisory experience.