Heavy Equipment Technician

Posting Date

09/26/24

Application Deadline

10/03/24

Pay Range

$27.00 - $39.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Applicants who hold an emission certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will be placed within the specified range. Those who do not hold this certification by the time of hire will be subject to a 5% reduction in the salary offer until this license is obtained.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Equipment Services

About the Position

Bring your mechanical expertise to the Maricopa County Equipment Services Department! As the Heavy Equipment Technician, we will look to you to diagnose and repair the County's heavy-duty trucks and other equipment. Apply today!

About Us

The Equipment Services Department manages a fleet of over 3,000 vehicles. We provide services to our community by maintaining vehicles that journey over 24 million miles a year, covering 9,224 square miles of Maricopa County. Join a team of highly trained professionals who have developed an extensive maintenance and asset replacement program to ensure our vehicles are operating efficiently and safely

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Two years of heavy-duty and off-road equipment mechanic experience

• Must possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the State of Arizona

• Must undergo drug and alcohol testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout employment per County Policy and FTA Regulations

• Must possess or can obtain the necessary emission certification license through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within 90 days of hire to perform emissions testing and compliance activities; obtaining this certification is a condition of employment

• Must possess the tools required to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy trucks and equipment in an efficient manner

We Also Value

• Class A or B CDL with a Hazmat endorsement

• Completion of a recognized heavy-duty equipment/diesel technician training program

Job Contributions

• Inspect, diagnose, adjust, replace, and perform complex and specialized repairs on heavy equipment with minimal supervision

• Perform routine preventative maintenance: oil and filter changes, equipment inspections, and annual D.O.T. consults with supervisors on vehicle problems, diagnostic issues, and performance

• Communicate effectively to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors, and other associated personnel

• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the work area

• Perform minor metal and material fabrication

• Maintain accurate work records

• Read and use applicable service manuals and diagnostic equipment on a computer

• Other job duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly

• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

• Equipment Services will provide all specialized equipment, software, and hardware. The technician will provide personal mechanic tools

Protective Equipment Required

• All PPE will be provided by Equipment Services

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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