Heavy Equipment Mechanic at City of New Bern – New Bern, North Carolina

Performs difficult technical and responsible administrative work in the maintenance, repair, and operation of heavy equipment, does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision.

(The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Thorough knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines; thorough knowledge of the safe operation and repair of heavy equipment and the principles of operation and repair of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems for heavy equipment; ability to recognize unsafe and/or improper equipment operation; ability to be firm yet tactful when directing operators to cease unsafe and/or improper equipment operation; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by specialized courses and/or certifications in hydraulics, gasoline and diesel engine repair and related mechanical and electrical systems and extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment.