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Job Summary

Job Description

Overview

The Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanicprovides senior level mechanical experience in the installation repair and maintenance of stationary plant equipment vehicle heavy automotive equipment and facilities.

Essential Functions

1. Performs leads and provides senior level expertise for the maintenance care preventative maintenance and repair of the Citys Heavy Equipment; performs complex mechanical work on equipment and oversees other mechanics and technicians ensuring work quality and completion.

2. Performs major and minor repairs on a variety of machinery and heavy equipment in compliance with operations manuals and manufacturers specifications to ensure equipment operates properly; changes belts oil filters greases bearings cleans lubricates or replaces parts on various mechanical and electrical equipment.

3. Diagnoses troubleshoots and determines equipment failures; identifies issues determines causes and ensures appropriate repairs by the mechanics; implements strong protocols and safety standards and monitors adherence and application of policies and protocols.

4. Inspects and tests completed work to ensure repairs were performed according to standards; assigns work tracks work orders provides direction and leadership to other mechanics.

5. Tracks and monitors inventory of equipment parts and supplies; places orders for parts needed for repairs maintains records of purchases and installations and monitors disbursement of tools equipment and parts.

6. Demonstrates proper work methods and safety protocols to other mechanics and technicians to ensure that work is performed in a proper and safe manner and to assist with complex repairs.

7. Performs any and all work as needed or assigned.

8. Performs state mandated inspections to ensures appropriate work is completed.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of the mechanical systems assigned.

2. Thorough knowledge of the principals of maintenance and repair.

3. Skills in the use of appropriate hand tools and repair techniques.

4. Ability to read and interpret instructions and diagrams contained in the manufacturers manuals.

5. Ability to analyze and diagnose problems.

6. Ability to operate computer diagnostic equipment.

7. Ability to lead and direct technicians and provide senior level expertise.

8. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

in planning work delegating assignments and providing training to crews.

10. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

11. Knowledge and ability to quickly identify hazardous materials when assigned to landfill operations.

12. Thorough knowledge of materials tools and principles used in the repair of heavy construction and/or landfill.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Salary Range

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.