Equipment Service Technician

Posting number: 4250-00021

Department: VEHICLE MAINT FACILITY

Job classification: Equipment Service Technician

Posting type: Open

Categories: Fleet Services, Vehicle Maintenance

Summary

Performs intermediate technical work maintaining and repairing a variety of automotive, heavy equipment and maintenance equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Equipment Service Foreman.

Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty—are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.

Examples of duties

Performing maintenance and repair on small automotive and maintenance equipment; ensuring safe operation of vehicles and equipment.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections; services and repairs equipment as necessary
• Adjusts, repairs and services vehicles and construction equipment
• Installs rings and bearings and effects proper adjustment
• Overhauls and repairs carburetors and clutches
• Repairs and overhauls brakes, ignition and fuel systems, transmissions, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies
• Overhauls, tunes and adjusts engines using specialized and standard test equipment
• Maintains and repairs one or more types of motorized heavy equipment used in the disposal of refuse at County Landfill
• Performs electrical work on automotive equipment; troubleshoots problems and repairs or replaces defective parts
• repairs and adjusts lights, generators, starters, air conditioning systems, etc.
• Performs road service calls and makes necessary repairs at the scene
• Performs small engine repair on power saws, mowers, weed eaters, et al.
• Repairs flat tires
• Orders necessary parts for repairs
• Helps maintain tool shop and work area in clean and orderly state
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member
• Performs related tasks as required

Qualifications

Moderate knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment including electronic and computer-aided diagnostic equipment used in the repair of cars, trucks, construction and maintenance equipment; general knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery, such as drills, presses, grinders, welding, micrometers, brake relining and drum grinding machines; ability to diagnose defects in the drive trains, chassis and other components of automotive equipment; ability to detect by inspection worn or broken automotive parts; performs repair and maintenance of a variety of gasoline, diesel and hydraulic powered engines; ability to keep records of repairs and service operations and to make reports; ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems; ability to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams and installation and repair charts; working knowledge of hazards and proper safety precautions involved in operating and repairing motorized heavy equipment; ability to read and interpret technical specifications related to service equipment, ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Supplemental information

High school diploma or GED with coursework in heavy equipment and/or transport technology from an accredited program, or related field and considerable experience repairing automotive and heavy equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must supply own hand tools
• Must possess North Carolina Vehicle Safety License
• Valid driver's license