What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Equipment Technician I (To Establish an Eligibility List) position at Yuma County?
JOB
This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer. NATURE OF WORK Under close supervision, performs skilled work of moderate difficulty in the repair and maintenance of automotive and heavy equipment. Work is subject to exposure to varying weather conditions and exposure to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease and hazardous materials; involves lifting of 25-50 pounds; this position has department specific responsibility; employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing on a random basis or for reasonable suspicion.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(Illustrative Only) Diagnoses, repairs and maintains various types of automotive systems in the equipment fleet; performs preventative maintenance of engines, transmissions, transaxles, transfer cases, rear ends and chassis lubrication; commutes to locations requiring servicing and repair assistance; inputs complete documentation, into computerized software program, of all service time, service performed and parts replaced for each piece of equipment serviced; road tests vehicles and operates equipment; accurately records repairs and parts using Fleet Management software; keeps work area clean and safe at all times; provides on-call, 24-7 services on a predetermined rotation schedule; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; methods, practices, materials, precision instruments and tools used in automotive and equipment maintenance; safety rules and practices, OSHA safety guidelines, First Aid and CPR; hydraulic, electrical, power train, automotive HVAC, and engines for various types of vehicles and equipment; proper use of mobile air conditioning refrigerant recovery and recycling equipment; safe handling, disposal and storage of all hazardous materials.Skill in: Diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical problems in the vehicle fleet; utilizing diagnostic equipment; creating and maintaining accurate repair and maintenance records on vehicles and equipment; interpreting technical manuals and related diagrams; creating and maintaining accurate repair and maintenance records on vehicles and equipment; following written and verbal instructions.Ability to: Work in varying extreme weather conditions; be exposed to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease and hazardous materials; lift of 25-50 pounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; stand and bend (30%); walk and stoop (20%); perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation. Work EnvironmentThe usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Generally the job requires 30% bending, 20% walking, 20% stooping and 30% standing. The job is performed under varying extreme weather conditions and exposed to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil and hazardous materials.EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer. NATURE OF WORK Under close supervision, performs skilled work of moderate difficulty in the repair and maintenance of automotive and heavy equipment. Work is subject to exposure to varying weather conditions and exposure to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease and hazardous materials; involves lifting of 25-50 pounds; this position has department specific responsibility; employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing on a random basis or for reasonable suspicion.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(Illustrative Only) Diagnoses, repairs and maintains various types of automotive systems in the equipment fleet; performs preventative maintenance of engines, transmissions, transaxles, transfer cases, rear ends and chassis lubrication; commutes to locations requiring servicing and repair assistance; inputs complete documentation, into computerized software program, of all service time, service performed and parts replaced for each piece of equipment serviced; road tests vehicles and operates equipment; accurately records repairs and parts using Fleet Management software; keeps work area clean and safe at all times; provides on-call, 24-7 services on a predetermined rotation schedule; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; methods, practices, materials, precision instruments and tools used in automotive and equipment maintenance; safety rules and practices, OSHA safety guidelines, First Aid and CPR; hydraulic, electrical, power train, automotive HVAC, and engines for various types of vehicles and equipment; proper use of mobile air conditioning refrigerant recovery and recycling equipment; safe handling, disposal and storage of all hazardous materials.Skill in: Diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical problems in the vehicle fleet; utilizing diagnostic equipment; creating and maintaining accurate repair and maintenance records on vehicles and equipment; interpreting technical manuals and related diagrams; creating and maintaining accurate repair and maintenance records on vehicles and equipment; following written and verbal instructions.Ability to: Work in varying extreme weather conditions; be exposed to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease and hazardous materials; lift of 25-50 pounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; stand and bend (30%); walk and stoop (20%); perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation. Work EnvironmentThe usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Generally the job requires 30% bending, 20% walking, 20% stooping and 30% standing. The job is performed under varying extreme weather conditions and exposed to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil and hazardous materials.EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
