Heavy Equipment Mechanic - County of San Benito

DEFINITION
 
Under general direction, to perform a variety of skilled inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, servicing, and repair work on gas, propane, and diesel power driven equipment; and to do related work as required.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
 
This is the journey level in Heavy Equipment Mechanic class series.  Incumbents perform a variety of skilled maintenance and repair work on County light and heavy power driven equipment and busses. Employees who successfully complete the Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program will advance to the Heavy Equipment Mechanic II level without further competition.
 
REPORTS TO
 
Road Maintenance Superintendent
 
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
 
None  

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 
Occasionally sits; frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use a variety of hand and power equipment, electrical testing equipment used in the mechanical trades; use a computer and telephone; operate a variety of road maintenance equipment.
 
 
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
 
Work is performed in a shop environment; occasionally works outdoors in varying temperatures; exposure to hazardous materials, smoke, gasses, and fumes; exposure to hazards such as moving machine parts and electrical current;  continuous contact with other staff.