Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Tier: 1

Department: Road & Bridge

Supervisor: Head Mechanic

Location: 14880 K Road Mayetta, KS 66509

Pay Range: $13.47-$19.18

• Offering rate will vary within the listed hourly range above. *Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education*
• Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.
• Benefits for Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program.

Questions before applying? 785-966-3060 or HR@pbpnation.org

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Road and Bridge Head Mechanic, the Heavy Equipment Mechanic is primarily responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment and vehicles for the Road & Bridge department. This position Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment issues in conjunction with the Head Mechanic.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience: 1-2 years of continuous related experience in a construction field or mechanical field.

Education: Diesel Mechanic Certification or Auto Service Technology Certification, Class B CDL

Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essentials elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the PBPN for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.

Knowledge:

o Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
o Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and equipment involved in the construction or repair of highways and roads including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
o Knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
o Knowledge of safety standards in construction and heavy equipment use.
o Knowledge of computers, diagnostic and electronic equipment, and basic computer software, including applications and programming.

Skills:

o Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
o Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
o Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
o Operations Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
o Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
o Effective Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
o Time Management: Organizing and using your time effectively while prioritizing departmental needs.

Abilities:

o Ability to adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.
o Ability to safely operate a vehicle and various heavy equipment.
o Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
o Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
o Ability to maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
o Ability to work on-call during inclement weather.
o Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) and at long range.
o Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
o Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
o Ability to travel occasionally for training opportunities.

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