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Salt Lake County Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Parks & Recreation in West Jordan, Utah
Job Description
Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!
Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.
What it is like to work here:
At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.
Surround yourself with:
Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place…. it’s our heart and service that bring us together.
We encourage a work life balance:
Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.
Additional Benefits include:
Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
Professional Development
Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.
JOB SUMMARY
Maintains and repairs gas and diesel engines. Fabricates special equipment for unique needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) years of closely related experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah is required at time of hire.
Must possess a current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire.
Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire date.
Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.
Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Inspects, tests, and diagnoses power equipment for mechanical performance and/or malfunction.
Removes, disassembles/reassembles, adjusts, and/or replaces defective parts using proper tools and instruments.
Establishes a preventative maintenance program, in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, for all vehicles and equipment. Maintains and submits appropriate documents upon completion of the program, in accordance with standard procedures and guidelines.
Responds to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis to solve mechanical problems and/or break-downs.
Compiles, monitors, and submits inventory lists of equipment, supplies, tools, and parts.
Utilizes trade skills to provide maintenance, repair, and fabrication to specialized equipment and structures. Provides special instructions of repaired/rebuilt/modified/fabricated equipment regarding the unique features and potential limitations on its use as a result of the specialized work performed on it.
Assists in the annual fleet set-up and utilizes specialized skills in making unique set-up configurations and vehicle/equipment modifications
Employs safe work practices following applicable safety measures, policies, and rules.
Maintains records on all maintenance, repair, modification, and fabrication done on vehicles, equipment, machinery, and facilities.
Submits appropriate records and documents of all work completed at each facility for entry into the computerized cost and activity tracking system.
Coordinates and assists work functions with other skill trades.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Methods, materials, tools and standard practices of the automotive mechanics trade
Principles and operation of internal combustion gasoline and diesel engines
Hazards and safety practices associated with the auto mechanics trade
Preventive maintenance techniques
General safety rules and regulations
Safe working procedures
Mechanical repair of parts and equipment
Skills and Abilities to:
Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematic
Perform arc and mig welding
Follow both written and verbal instructions and procedures
Effectively apply general automotive mechanics principles to specific conditions
Correctly diagnose mechanical problems and malfunctions
Act and work independently
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires extensive physical labor (approximately 90% of the time): lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects over 50 pounds (occasionally up to 100 pounds with some assistance); kneeling, bending, and standing. The work may involve constant exposure to extreme weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, smoke, and/or loud noises. Work is occasionally performed in confined spaces.
Job LocationsUS-UT-West Jordan
Requisition ID2024-36987
of Openings1
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date2 days ago(7/2/2024 1:05 PM)
SLCO Department (Portal Searching)Parks and Recreation
Location : LocationUS-UT-West Jordan
Location : Address6332 S Airport Rd
Location : Postal Code84088
Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time (Merit)
Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date7/15/2024
Grade012
Posted Min46,027.00 Annually
Posted Max69,042.00 Annually