Heavy equipment operators Jobs in Frisco, TX

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano , our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (S tewardship E ngaged R espectful V isionary E xcellence ). Job Details

The City of Plano is looking for innovative and knowledgeable people to join our team as a Heavy Truck & Equipment Technician in the Fleet & Equipment Services division of the Public Works Department.

Public Works Vision and Core Values : Team members have a sense of ownership and pride in their jobs as members of our Public Works department. They are well-trained, competent, able to accomplish all aspects of their job - and prepared to move into the next role. Our Public Works Core Values are Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Safety, and Communication.

As a Technician, you will keep our City's fleet vehicles on the road by maintaining and repairing City vehicles.

A successful candidate will have :

• 3 years' experience in vehicle maintenance & repair,
• Texas Class A or B CDL (or ability to obtain within six months of hire)
• Two (2) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications (or able to obtain within one year of hire)
• Texas Department of Public Safety / Emissions Inspection Certificate within six (6) months of hire

Why work for Plano?

The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Heavy Truck and Equipment Technician I, Heavy Truck and Equipment Technician II or Senior Heavy Truck and Equipment Technician classification. The salary range for the Heavy Truck and Equipment Technician I is $46,979 - $68,123 annually; for the Heavy Truck and Equipment Technician II position is : $51,792 - $75,102 annually; and for the Senior Heavy Truck and Equipment Technician is $57,107 - $82,810 annually.

Summary of Duties : Under basic supervision, the Heavy Truck and Equipment Technician is responsible for the repair, servicing, preventive maintenance, and inspection of gasoline, alternate fuels, and diesel-powered automobiles, light, medium and heavy duty trucks, and construction equipment.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Typical Decisions : The incumbent is responsible for diagnoses of malfunctioning light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles and equipment, and for determining the actions to be taken for their repair.

Minimum Qualifications :

Knowledge of : Methods ofservicing, troubleshooting, diagnoses, and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and computer component malfunctions of automobiles; light, medium, and heavy duty trucks, and construction equipment; Federal, State, and local environmental and inspection laws and regulations applicable to vehicle and equipment standards.

Skill in : Communicating effectively bother verbally and in writing; using hand and power tools; operating a variety of computerized monitors, scanners, and analyzers with an understanding of computer codes to diagnose equipment and vehicle problems; reading, understanding, and utilizing technical repair manuals and schematics; operating a computer terminal.

Education : High school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of a technical or trade school program in automotive and heavy truck technology.

Experience : Three (3) years of experience in the repair and service of automobiles, light, medium, and heavy duty trucks, and construction equipment with on-board computer components.

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements

Licenses and Certifications : Must be able to obtain, and maintain in active status, a Class A-CDL or a Class B-CDL within twelve months of hire date. Must be able to obtain a Texas Department of Public Safety Inspection Certification within six (6) months of assignment to position. Must obtain within one year of assignment to position, and maintain in active status, a minimum of two (2) ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications. Additional certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.

Conditions of Employment : Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Summary of Duties : Under basic supervision, the Heavy Truck and Equipment Technician II is responsible for the repair, servicing, preventive maintenance, and inspection of gasoline, alternate fuels, and diesel-powered automobiles, light, medium and heavy duty trucks, and construction equipment.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Marginal Duties :

Typical Decisions : The incumbent is responsible for diagnoses of malfunctioning light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles and equipment, and for determining the actions to be taken for their repair.

Minimum Qualifications :

Knowledge of : Methods ofservicing, troubleshooting, diagnoses, and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and computer component malfunctions of automobiles; light, medium, and heavy duty trucks, and construction equipment; Federal, State, and local environmental and inspection laws and regulations applicable to vehicle and equipment standards.

Skill in : Communicating effectively bother verbally and in writing; using hand and power tools; operating a variety of computerized monitors, scanners, and analyzers with an understanding of computer codes to diagnose equipment and vehicle problems; reading, understanding, and utilizing technical repair manuals and schematics; operating a computer terminal.

Education : High school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of a technical or trade school program in automotive and heavy truck technology.

Experience : Five (5) years of experience in the repair and service of automobiles, light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, and construction equipment with on-board computer components.

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements

Licenses and Certifications : Must be able to obtain, and maintain in active status, a Class A-CDL or a Class B-CDL within 12 months of hire date. Must be able to obtain a Texas Department of Public Safety Inspection Certification within six (6) months of assignment to position. Must obtain within one year of assignment to position, and maintain in active status, a minimum of four (4) ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications. Additional certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.

Conditions of Employment : Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions : Must possess mobility to work in and around City automotive shop facilities, to operate a motor vehicle; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, and to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when completing maintenance and repairs. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, dust, mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Summary of Duties : Under basic supervision, the Heavy Truck and Equipment Technician Senior is responsible for the repair, servicing, preventive maintenance, and inspection of gasoline, alternate fuels, and diesel-powered automobiles, light, medium and heavy duty trucks, and construction equipment.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Marginal Duties :

Typical Decisions : The incumbent is responsible for diagnoses of malfunctioning light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles and equipment, and for determining the actions to be taken for their repair.

Minimum Qualifications :

Knowledge of : Methods ofservicing, troubleshooting, diagnoses, and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and computer component malfunctions of automobiles; light, medium, and heavy duty trucks, and construction equipment; Federal, State, and local environmental and inspection laws and regulations applicable to vehicle and equipment standards.

Skill in : Communicating effectively bother verbally and in writing; using hand and power tools; operating a variety of computerized monitors, scanners, and analyzers with an understanding of computer codes to diagnose equipment and vehicle problems; reading, understanding, and utilizing technical repair manuals and schematics; operating a computer terminal.

Education : High school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of a technical or trade school program in automotive and heavy truck technology.

Experience : 10 years of experience in the repair and service of light, medium, and heavy duty trucks, and construction equipment with on-board computer components.

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements

Licenses and Certifications : Must maintain a Class A-CDL or a Class B-CDL. Must be able to obtain a Texas Department of Public Safety Inspection Certification within six (6) months of assignment to position. Must maintain a Master Medium / Heavy Truck ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications. Additional certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.

Conditions of Employment : Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions : Must possess mobility to work in and around City automotive shop facilities, to operate a motor vehicle; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, and to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when completing maintenance and repairs. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, dust, mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reaso

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