Automotive Technician - Heavy Equipment - Jefferson County

TARGET CLOSE DATE : 01 / 27 / 2025

Note : This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.

Grade 20

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TYPE : Full time

JOB SUMMARY :

Jefferson County is seeking qualified Automotive Technicians to work with heavy equipment, including graders, bulldozers, backhoes, tractors, and other specialized gasoline and diesel-powered machinery. In this role, incumbents will perform journeyman-level mechanical repair and maintenance tasks, ensuring equipment is in proper working condition. Responsibilities include inspecting machinery to identify maintenance or repair needs, executing repairs, and utilizing independent judgment to determine appropriate methods of repair

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position :

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain a CDL within 180 days of hire.
• Completion of coursework / certification program OR gained work experience in the following areas :
• Diagnosing problems with diesel engines using manual tools and gauges.
• Diagnosing problems with diesel engines using scan tools or a computer.
• Performing repairs on diesel and gasoline engines.
• Performing electrical repairs on automobiles and trucks.
• Inspecting and repairing steering and suspension.
• Inspecting and repairing air brake systems.
• Inspecting and repairing fluid hydraulic systems.
• Inspecting and repairing heavy equipment undercarriages (track chains, rollers, idlers, recoil springs, suspension, etc.).

COMPENSATION

Application for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies :

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is performed primarily in employer-owned facilities such as workshops and involves the use of electrical, gas, or air-powered tools and equipment such as metal cutters, welding equipment, and pneumatic wrench. Work may be conducted in cramped work spaces requiring extended periods in contorted body positions and exposure to contaminates such as dust, gasoline, and / or caustic chemicals, and to potential mechanical and moving vehicle hazards. Work involves exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold), working around uneven, cluttered, and slippery surfaces, high vibration and loud noise (e.g. industrial and repair equipment).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Job involves significant and concerted physical exertion required for regular prolonged periods of carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or walking. Involves lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Work involves the ability to read small numbers and letters on meters.

ACCOMMODATION :

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.

EEO STATEMENT :

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city / agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city / agency website.

For more information on this job description, please visit http : / / www.pbjcal.org / employment / Descriptions

DISCLAIMER :

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

Salary : $23 - $36