- Complete engine repair through the use of hand tools, jacks and hoists
- Diagnose electrical, hydraulic, transmissoin and other equipment problems
- Ensure that equipment runs properly through standard maintenance procedures
- Weld equipment through the use of stick and wire feed welders
- Prioritize work based upon parts availability, weather conditions and Department work schedule
- Determine process and procedures for equipment repair, fabrication and maintenance
- Determine safety and feasibility of performing equipment repairs in the field versus transporting to shop based upon weather conditions, terrain, traffic speed, etc.
- Respond to service calls at the shop and in the field
- Lead the shop in the absence of the Shop Foreman
- Choose parts vendors considering quality and budgetary concerns
- Fabricate new equipment components, i.e. building and installation of Kybato Quick Change kits, welding and determining locations for plow mounts, hydraulics and PTO mounts, etc.
- Assist with inventory of necessary repair parts, supplies and equipment
- 3-10 Years of experience
- Air Brake Certificate
- Air Conditioning Certificate
- Diesel school or experience
- Hydraulic school or experience
- Knowledge of equipment and truck operation
- Must have a valid driver's license and have or be able to obtain a South Dakota Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within ninety (90) days of hire date
- Vocational degree in mechanical field
- Welding school or experience
- Basic knowledge of computer operations
- Must be able to frequently sit, walk, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, reach and lift, push or pull
- Upper body strength is a requisite to lift/move 50 lbs. unassisted; and lift/move 100 lbs. with assistance
- Will be required to use appropriate personal protective equipment
- Often work is performed outdoors where the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions including; extreme cold, extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, high volume traffic, heavy equipment and noise related to construction projects. Noise level may be loud at times.
- Subject to call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays
- Overtime hours may be required
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Rapid City, United States - Pennington County
Description
Position Description
Pennington County offers a great benefits package including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; health, dental, and life insurance; and a 6% employer-matching retirement plan through the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS).
Position Objective:
The role of the Heavy Equipment Mechanic is to maintain and repair County equipment.
Position Functions
Essential Functions:
Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.
QualificationsExperience and/or Education Required:
Physical Requirements:
Working Environment:
Response time:
Must live within 20 minutes of divisional office/shop hired for.
