Mechanic - Diesel/Heavy Equipment

The Jackson County Dept. of Transportation has immediate openings for mechanic levels I - III with 4 - 5 years experience involving the repair of both diesel and gas motors, drive trains, hydraulics, and heavy equipment. Experience in welding and fabrication preferred. Additional $2,500 annual allowance for tools, $200 uniforms and $200 work boots. Summer hours Mon-Thu, 6 am to 4 pm; Winter hours Mon-Fri 7 am to 3 pm. Easily apply by entering your contact information and uploading your resume.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a variety of repair, maintenance, and fabrication activities on department fleet and equipment. Rebuilds and replaces mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems as needed. Schedules and performs regular preventative maintenance activities to keep all department vehicles and equipment in service. Maintains various records detailing work activities for the preparation of related reports. Essential functions include but are not limited to:

1. Inspects all department fleet ensuring compliance with federal and state inspection requirements, diagnoses actual causes of malfunctions, performs repairs or part replacements as needed, and assists with the preventative maintenance measures.

2. Performs routine fleet maintenance such as oil changes, tire repairs, brake inspections, and fluid checks.

3. Repairs, rebuilds, and/or replaces engines ranging from small chain saw to large tractor diesels and performs such tasks as boring out cylinders, fitting pin bushings, replacing valves, regrinding valve seats, re-facing rocker arms, installing cam bearings, and fitting other bearings.

4. Repairs, rebuilds, and/or replaces major power train components such as transmissions, differentials, transfer cases, clutches and drive shafts.

5. Repairs, rebuilds, and/or replaces major hydraulic components on large shovels and graders such as hydraulic cylinders, valves, and pumps.

6. Repairs, rebuilds, and/or replaces steering components such as power steering, tie rods, steering gear boxes, drag links and idler arms.

7. Repairs, rebuilds, and/or replaces brake shoes hydraulic cylinders, air brake chambers, and valves; carburetor, alternators, starters, distributors, generators, and solenoids.

8. Installs new equipment items such as snow plow frames and sanders, underbody scrapers, wiring including lights and hydraulic systems.

9. Performs engine tune-ups and maintenance work such as replacement of spark plugs, fuel filters, and air pollution equipment.

10. Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical equipment on department vehicles and equipment. Reads schematics and electrical diagrams to determine electrical procedure on how a device functions in order to properly install or repair equipment.

11. Makes service calls in the field; returns vehicle to garage for repair or otherwise assists in the repair process.

12. Uses welding, cutting torch, and brazing equipment to fabricate new or repair old equipment such as snow plows, heavy equipment, and trucks.

13. May perform body and paint work as directed requiring sheet metal, door, window, cab and other metal work.

14. Keeps vehicles, equipment, toolboxes, work areas, and buildings clean, orderly and stored with necessary tools and supplies. Complies with proper safety protocols and proper tool usage.
15. Maintains all records of service, maintenance, and repair records utilizing computerized software programs tailored to the department. Records materials, parts, and supplies used and time and equipment expended for each work project.

16. May coordinate with other internal divisions (e.g., inventory services) or vendors as directed to secure parts, repair work, or materials.
 

WAGES COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one year of college, specialized training, or vocational training in automotive, heavy equipment, or heavy truck maintenance. At the discretion of the Managing Director, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience: Four to five years of experience as an auto and truck mechanic, involving the repair of both diesel and gas motors, drive trains, hydraulics, and heavy equipment. Experience in welding and fabrication preferred. Satisfactory participation and successful completion in the Employer sponsored vocational training program may be considered as an equivalent to meeting the required work experience.

Other Qualifications: Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen. Possession of a valid Michigan Driver’s License; CDL with A Endorsement preferred and must obtain within 6 months of being hired. Must be willing and able to obtain fork lift certification upon hire.

Union/Grade Classification: International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324, Job Classifications 5 -7. Placement of job classification status will be dependent on active certification status:
- Job Classification 5: Mechanic I – no active certification
- Job Classification 6: Mechanic II – one active (either automotive or heavy duty) Master Mechanic certification with either the State of Michigan or ASE
- Job Classification 7: Mechanic III – both automotive and heavy duty Master Mechanic certification(s) with either State of Michigan or ASE
 

FULL-TIME; BENEFITS EFFECTIVE DATE OF HIRE

This is a full-time bargaining unit position with the International Union of Operating Engineers offering excellent benefits effective date of hire.

Benefits provided at no cost: $30,000 Life Insurance, $30,000 AD&D; Long-Term Disability; Employee Wellness Benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (based on length of service); Paid bereavement leave; and Education Assistance of up to $3,000 annually.

Optional benefits (cost share required): Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision; Optional Life Insurance for employee, spouse and dependent children; Short-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and/or Dependent Care); Health Savings Account; Consumerism Card; Legal Shield & ID Shield.

Benefit eligible employees choosing to opt out of the County's Health Plan with proof of other coverage are eligible to receive a $3,000 Cash-In-Lieu of Insurance benefit.

Full time employees are also offered an Employer match of up to 5% in our Defined Contribution/401a Plan with voluntary contributions to our 457 Plan and greater than two times the employee contribution to our Retirement Health Savings Plan.

ADDITIONAL MECHANIC BENEFITS:

There is a tool allowance reimbursement of up to $2,500 per year. Uniforms are provided at no charge and there is a $200 annual clothing allowance. In addition, mechanics are provided a protective safety toe boot voucher of $200 annually or $400 biannually.

To learn more go to www.mijackson.org