Heavy Equipment Mechanic (3 Openings)

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to interpret and understand blueprints and manufacturers manuals. Must be able to operate equipment to detect malfunction. Requires lifting (approx. 50 lbs) stooping crouching and reaching. Requires ability to use hand and power tools. Requires the ability operate an automobile and heavy equipment machinery such as front end loaders backhoes sweepers high pressure wash trucks and heavy duty trucks.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed in a shop environment. Some work is performed outdoors. May be exposed to fumes dust noise and hot and cold temperatures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and three (3) years of experience in major repairs and overhauling of heavy equipment; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Drivers License or possess and maintain a valid Class A Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Drivers License if assigned to General Services Park Operations or Public Works Environmental Maintenance and Solid Waste Management. Must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment. May be required to complete a battery of tests as deemed appropriate by Human Resources to evaluate competencies in operating the following heavy equipment: front-end loader back-hoe loader track-hoe excavator motor grader skid steer (bob cat) crane and bulldozer (crawler tractor).

The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees with the EXECEPTION of first responders must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105 first responder means paid full-time law enforcement officers firefighters and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement fire and emergency medical service departments.

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Division: Public Works