Mechanic III-Heavy Equipment

Essential Functions

Performs highly skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of automotive machinery.

• UNDER GENERAL DIRECTION
• Overhauls motors on trucks, cars, garbage packers, and other large equipment
• Secures parts for vehicles
• Makes service calls in the field
• Diagnoses defects in automotive equipment
• Corrects break downs or problems concerning automotive equipment
• Corrects defective automotive equipment
• Performs related work

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
• Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping and climbing
• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds in a team setting
• Sufficient vision and hearing are needed to detect and correct mechanical problems

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program
• Mechanic
• Two years of experience in mechanical work in a commercial garage

• Must submit to and pass pre-employment and random alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the Department of Transportation
• Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
• Must be on 24 hour call
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

• Additional experience may be substituted for the training requirement

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement or obtain within six months of employment

• Step 1 - $32.00 0-3 Months
• Step 2 - $33.45 3-6 Months
• Step 3 - $35.00 6+ Months

Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement: $1.15 per hour

EOE