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Job description
Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Under very-limited supervision the Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic may perform journey level heavy equipment maintenance and repairs for the Hays County Transportation Department. Additional duties and responsibilities include inventory management, equipment tracking, supervision of junior employees, and preparation of reports regarding equipment repair, maintenance, or replacement.
Responsibilities
Supervises junior personnel under the authority of the Equipment and Fleet Manager
Manages filter, belt, and hose inventory
Tracks equipment maintenance
Creates reports concerning replacement of fleet equipment
Trains other mechanics in current repair methodology
Coordinates classes and training for shop personnel
Maintains and administers the shop safety program
Manages and orders parts
Manages equipment stored at the yard
Coordinates tire repairs
Prioritizes and schedules the order of repairs
Problem solves and assesses equipment issues
Manages third party repairs of County equipment
Enters equipment data daily
Assists, identifies, and prepares equipment items for yearly auction
Communicates clearly with office staff
Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Certificate in Heavy Equipment or Diesel equipment repair OR
Five (5) years of Heavy Equipment Repair experience OR
Journeyman status from union specializing in equipment repair
Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Certified Welder preferred
Class B or A CDL w/ HazMat endorsement
Osha 10 training preferred
First Aid/CPR training preferred
Worksite address
kyle, TX, 78640, US
Who can apply
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