AllanHancockCollege Classified-Crafts

Human ResourcesRange 23

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC/ HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

DEFINITION:

Under supervision of the appropriate administrator, the incumbent is to perform on a journeyman level in the repair of mechanical equipment including fire engines, ambulances, trailers, chain saws, generators, smoke ejectors, breathing apparatus and other mechanical equipment; operate heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, dozers, and forklifts; value and promote the mission and vision of the college.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

The incumbent, under limited supervision is assigned responsibility for maintenance and repair of mechanic and electrical equipment,training, assigning, and assist in the coordination of work to include the safety responsibility of operating all heavy equipment. The incumbent will have contact with administrators, faculty, staff and students, and the general public requiring good communication skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Inspects fire engines, ambulances, trailers, chain saws, generators, smoke ejectors, breathing apparatus, and other mechanical equipment used in the academy programs.
  2. Performs preventative maintenance on all academy equipment.
  3. Documents inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs; handles inventory control and coordinates ordering of parts and equipment.
  4. Diagnoses mechanical defects and make repairs.
  5. Makesrepairs to mechanical and electrical equipment, to metal surfaces, and designs and builds brackets; may be required to doelectric and acetylene welding in these repairs.
  6. Services equipment with gasoline and oil,lubricates equipment,and changes and repairs tires.
  7. Drives academy and otherheavy equipment in the building and maintenance of training propsandwill work with an instructor and their design to place large concrete slabs, culverts, and pillars for manipulative instruction.
  8. May assign duties to and evaluate student workers.
  9. Coordinatesworkflow forprogram assistantsor other temporary employees as needed.
  10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

  • Tools, equipment and procedures used;
  • Overhaul, repair and adjustment of motorized equipment and of fuel, ignition, electrical, cooling, and braking systems;
  • Appropriate safety practices and procedures, including district policies and procedures;
  • Operating various pieces of heavy equipment.

Demonstrated ability to:

  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical defects;
  • Maintain and make repairs to a variety of mechanical equipment commonly used in public safety;
  • Use standard mechanics tools;
  • Maintains routine records;
  • Operates standard arc, acetylene welding equipment; analyze problems and recommends sound, feasible solutions to assigned job;
  • Operate heavy equipment;
  • Inventory procedures and use of computer software and equipment;
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Education and Experience:

One year of experience as an automotive mechanic at the journeyman level with 3 years of heavy equipment operator experience; or any combination of education and experience that meet minimum qualifications experience.Diesel experience is highly desirable.

Other requirements:

A valid Class B with tank endorsement California Driver’s License within six (6) months of employment and ability to qualify for district vehicle insurance coverage.Possession of a basic welder certification or equivalent within the first year of employment.

Physical Demands:

  • Strength: heavy work – lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting, pushing, and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Working Condition:

  • Duties are primarily performed at the Public Safety Training Complex other campus sites, and other locations as assigned.
  • Duties are performed indoors and outdoors.
  • Work requires standing and walking for prolonged periods.
  • The incumbent will experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the regular workday.

Special Qualification:

Evidence of sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.

R 11/2016

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