Heavy Equipment Technician I

Position SummaryUnder minimal supervision participates in a wide variety of skilled duties focusing on preventative and corrective maintenance involved in the installation maintenance repair and servicing of heavy equipment mechanical electrical and electronic systems equipment and machinery used in the operation of the Districts Regional Disposal Facility (Landfill Operations) ; and performs related duties as assigned. This position performs skilled maintenance work in the inspection repair and maintenance of heavy equipment such as backhoes tractors bulldozers landfill compactors articulated dump trucks motor graders tippers transfer station tampers ResponsibilitiesMonitors and performs routine preventive maintenance and repair to District machinery and advanced diagnostics and repairs on equipment as backhoes tractors bulldozers landfill compactors articulated dump trucks motor graders tipper be required to perform rough plumbing and additional mechanical duties as all other duties as RequirementsEducation & Experience:Must possess a high school diploma or possess 5 years of experience with mechanics plumbing welding hydraulics and pneumatic knowledge of operation and repairs to mechanical a valid Texas Drivers Skills & AbilitiesMust have the ability to read operation and maintenance manuals schematics blueprints and safety data have the ability to comprehend carry out and administer written and oral possess 5 years of experience with mechanics plumbing welding hydraulics and pneumatic knowledge of operation and repairs to mechanical be able to perform formal and informal maintenance training as possess the ability to make decisions and exercise good possess the ability to use and interpret a computer diagnostic program for heavy in the field of heavy equipment maintenance and repair passenger vehicle repair and tractor trailer repair including mechanical and heavy equipment and Physical Working ConditionsDriving a District vehicle for business will be required. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current valid and vehicle - appropriate driver s license of their resident position requires continuous physical exertion often of a strenuous nature. Lifts or pulls/pushes up to 50 pounds on a daily basis in order to repair and service equipment while using various hand tools and equipment. Working conditions include exposure to weather odor noise gases and dust. Hand and power tools including impact wrenches drill press and lathe welding equipment pickup truck service truck emergency lighting equipment and safety equipment.