Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Washtenaw County Road Commission

Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Mechanic. As a Mechanic for WCRC you would perform a variety of activities designed to service, repair and maintain road commission vehicles and equipment.

WHAT WE OFFER

When working for WCRC you're taking on more than a job. A career in the public sector gives you a chance to truly serve the community in a meaningful way. WCRC offers stability, work-life balance, a quality work environment, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Medical insurance that starts on your first day
• Dental and vision insurance
• Defined benefit pension
• 11 paid holidays
• Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short-term and longer-term disability insurance
• Health care savings program
• Employer paid life insurance

Schedule

• Winter schedule: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with potential for overtime. May be required to work "double shifts for up to 16 hours in winter storm events.
• Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with potential for overtime.
• Required to be on call 24 hours, 7 days/week due to weather conditions.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties: (These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs or replaces and reassembles units in the following systems:
  • Brakes Repairs or replaces shoes, pads, drums, hoses, calipers, cylinders and any heavy-duty air brakes.
  • Cooling Flushes radiators, replaces hoses and thermostats, repairs or replaces radiators and water pumps, fan drives, DCA treatment filters, air intercoolers and oil coolers.
  • Drive Repairs and replaces driveshaft, differential, axle, manual, automatic and sophisticated computer-controlled transmissions, clutches, transfer cases, power take-off systems, transmission reversers, all-wheel drive steering axles and final drives.
  • Electrical Repairs or replaces fuses, batteries, lights, instruments, warning devices, controls and switches, computer controls, modules, alternators, starters and defective cables and wiring.
  • Exhaust and Emissions Control Replaces mufflers, manifolds, catalytic converters, turbochargers, blowers and pipes.
  • Heating and Air Conditioning Repairs or replaces heater cores, condensers, compressors, hoses and controls; recharges air conditioning systems.
  • Hydraulic Repairs or replaces pumps, hoses, valves, winches and cylinders.
  • Air Repairs or replaces compressors, air dryers, brake valves, air tanks and hoses.
  • Steering and Suspension System Aligns and balances wheels, repairs or replaces tie rods, ball joints, gearboxes, shock absorbers, springs, steering linkage, kingpins, power steering hoses.
  • Coupling Devices Adjusts, repairs, inspects and replaces fifth wheel hitches and pintle hitches.
    
    
• Overhauls engines, replaces engines and rebuilds components.
  
  
• Performs engine tune-ups and maintenance work such as replacement of distributor points, spark plugs, fuel filters and air pollution equipment.
  
  
• Performs routine maintenance activities, such as tune-ups, brake adjustments, wheel alignments, tightening of bolts and screws, checking of fluids and batteries, and the lubrication of moving parts.
  
  
• Installs snowplow frames, sanders, underbody scrapers, wiring, lights and hydraulic systems on new equipment.
  
  
• Uses welding and cutting torches and brazing equipment to fabricate new or repair old snowplows, graders and other equipment.
  
  
• Inspects malfunctioning equipment; identifies abnormal conditions by using electronic diagnosing equipment, troubleshooting charts, service manuals and previous knowledge and experience.
  
  
• Makes service calls in the field; returns vehicles to the garage for repair or otherwise assists malfunctioning equipment.
  
  
• Maintains accurate records of time and materials used on each job.
  
  
• Test drives equipment to diagnose problems/malfunctioning and/or after repairs to assure road-worthiness.
  
  
• Keeps tools, equipment and work area clean, organized and in good working condition.

REQUIREMENTS

• Three (3) years in the repair and adjustment of equipment, preferably under the direct guidance of a skilled mechanic.
  
  
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
  
  
• A valid Michigan Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions (excluding "K") and an "N" (tank) endorsement.
  
  
• State of Michigan certifications in Engine Repair Diesel, Brakes & Braking Systems, Engine Repair Gasoline, Electrical Systems, Drive Train and Suspension & Steering Systems (Heavy Duty Truck).