Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Full Job Description

MOS Codes: 91C (Army), 3E290 (Air Force)

Education and Experience: High School Diploma, GED, or higher and two (2) years of work experience in heavy/diesel equipment maintenance and repair, or graduation from a heavy/diesel equipment maintenance and repair program from an accredited college or university.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment. Some positions may require a Texas Class “B” or Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or equivalent from another state within twelve (12) months of appointment.

• Obtain and maintain, at least two (2) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Medium/Heavy Vehicle Certifications [T2-T7] as specified in ASE's Certification Test Series within six (6) months of appointment.
• Some positions may require a Texas State Vehicle Inspector License within six (6) months of appointment.

Special Requirements: Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety-sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.

Requirements

Under general supervision, maintain and repair heavy city vehicles and equipment; maintain and repair gasoline and diesel-powered heavy and light construction and other power-driven equipment and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility

Qualifications

Maintain, repair, and recondition heavy city vehicles and equipment, gasoline and diesel­ powered heavy and light construction equipment, and other power-driven equipment.

Involves: Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and rebuilding of heavy equipment in accordance with work order instructions, disassemble units, measure parts for wear, inspect parts for damage, analyze and determine necessary corrective measures, replace worn or damaged parts and reassemble units in accordance with technical manuals, diagrams, and instructions.

Diagnose and repair complex body components including hydraulic systems, electronic actuators, valves, and wiring on heavy trucks.

Determine the nature and cause of equipment malfunctions or breakdowns in the field.

Make necessary adjustments, replacements, or repairs to maintain equipment operation, or prepare heavy equipment for towing.

Refer temporary or emergency repair status to supervisor for appropriate corrective action.

Disassemble and overhaul heavy equipment systems and components, air conditioning units, engines and transmissions, hydraulic and other power operated units, and test overhauled heavy equipment to assure proper operation.

Determine the need and extent of repair and service to vehicles by road test, use of diagnostic devices; visually inspect equipment for excessive wear, damage, and safety of operation, or questioning of drivers about performance problems, and report defects, malfunctions, and unsafe conditions to supervisor.

Test, adjust, and repair emissions and electrical systems including batteries, alternators, wire harnesses, lights, computerized ignition systems, and related electrical units.

Fabricate, modify and repair assemblies and equipment components using approved cutting and welding techniques. Conduct safety checks on all equipment.

Inspect and test completed work to ensure repairs were performed according to standards. Prepare reports and maintain records of work activities.

Prepare requisitions and purchase orders for supplies from vendors.

Perform related duties as required. Involves: Perform duties of immediate supervisor or coworkers as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences. Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools.

Additional Information

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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Note: This is a new advertisement for Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Technician. You must apply if you are still interested in this position.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Note: Applicants with a foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.