Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Position Description

The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities are accepting applications for Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Heavy Equipment Mechanics perform skilled journey-level work in the repair, maintenance, overhaul and rebuilding of a wide variety of heavy-duty diesel, hybrid, electric, compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline vehicles, including, but not limited to, construction equipment, specialized equipment and aerial equipment.

This recruitment will be used to fill temporary and permanent Heavy Equipment Mechanic vacant positions as they occur, for a period of one year.

• Inspect, test, diagnose and repair equipment's electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulics systems.
• Repair, overhaul, tune and adjust a variety of diesel, gas, and CNG engines, transmissions, pumps and valves of heavy-duty vehicles and power-driven mechanical equipment.
• Perform safety inspections of vehicles and equipment; identify safety hazards and make necessary repairs and adjustments to assure safe operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Perform skilled work as required, involving the major overhaul and rebuilding of a variety of aerial equipment.
• Perform metal fabrication involving gas and electric welding.
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain complete and accurate computerized and/or written records of time, materials, parts and work performed; order needed parts and supplies.
• Provide work direction and guidance to assigned workers; assure that work is performed consistent with established standards.
• Work safely and cooperatively with coworkers and the public.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Position demands performing heavy manual labor, including lifting/moving objects weighing up to 75 pounds and working in awkward positions under and around vehicles and equipment.
• Typical heavy maintenance garage which is subject to noise and potentially hazardous materials and solvents.
• May be required to work outdoors and away from shop.

Graduation from high school or equivalent

AND Either Option 1 OR Option 2

• Four or more years of experience in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of a variety of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles and heavy power-driven equipment and one of the following:
• Completion of recognized automotive machinist apprenticeship program, or
• ASE Master Automobile or Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certification, or
• Graduation from an automotive or truck mechanic vocational program
• Total of eight or more years of experience in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of a variety of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles and heavy equipment.

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.
• Valid Washington Class A Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements by the end of probationary period, with maintenance thereafter.
• Employee must furnish their own full complement of hand and pneumatic tools.

• Health and safety requirements
• Methods, equipment and materials used in the overhaul, repair and maintenance of heavy diesel and gas equipment and vehicles
• Operation and care of internal combustion engines, chassis, parts and replacements
• Repair and maintenance of chassis and body components
• Ignition, electrical and cooling systems, fuel injection systems, ABS brake systems, and heating and air conditioning systems
• Hydraulic, electric and air brakes
• Metal fabrication, welding, painting and body work
• Technical aspects of field of specialty
• Equipment modification and rebuild techniques
• Computer information systems
• Repair, overhaul and maintain heavy gasoline and diesel vehicles and construction equipment
• Operate, service and make repairs on equipment
• Maintain simple records and prepare reports
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Perform heavy manual labor
• Diagnose and analyze problems with vehicles, equipment and…