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Heavy Truck MechanicThe Heavy Truck Mechanic position at the City of Tucson's General Services Department rebuilds and installs components and makes service calls, performs preventive maintenance to chassis, and performs body components repairs to heavy trucks and equipment.Work is performed under the supervision of a Fleet Services Supervisor. This position does not supervise.Duties and ResponsibilitiesRepairs equipment and makes service calls by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and replacing defective parts and components. Ensures safety by using proper equipment relevant to the repair and following required protocols. Installs new parts and components by welding and fabricating parts as needed.Performs preventative maintenance by replacing fluids and filters in equipment, measuring, adjusting, and recording test results, cleaning, and replacing components in equipment, checking and adjusting components, and ensuring equipment is in proper operating condition prior to releasing to operator. Tracks vehicle repairs through enterprise asset management system and/or department reporting protocols for scheduling, estimates, billing, and documentation purposes.Rebuilds and installs diesel, gasoline, and natural gas engines by disassembling, inspecting, measuring and evaluating internal and external engine parts. Verifies parts clearance and tolerance and makes adjustments as necessary.Interprets and applies information from technical manuals, web sites, schematics, wiring diagrams, system flows to diagnose and resolve issues. Investigates malfunctions and breakdowns by running diagnostics, checking for leaks and tears, and using appropriate equipment to diagnose problems.Contains and safely disposes of hazardous wastes. Repaints and labels equipment as needed. Maintains shop by cleaning and degreasing shop areas. Orders parts as needed.Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.Working ConditionsWork schedule may include early morning, late evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and on-call.Often works under the following conditions: exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or hazardous environment, which includes but is not limited to dirt, grime, chemical, loud noise and unfavorable odors.Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Six (6) months post high school. Experience: Four (4) years of directly related experience. Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. License/Certifications: Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D – Driver License – Arizona Department of Transportation – Motor Vehicle Division. Preferred Qualifications Four (4) years of maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding heavy and specialized trucks, construction, and street maintenance equipment. Experience in repairs of airbrake systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, powertrain systems, and suspension systems.Position DetailsJob ProfileJ5322 - Senior Heavy Equipment MechanicCompensation GradeG106Hourly Range$24.16 - 36.24 USDFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)Non-ExemptPosition TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeDepartmentGeneral Services DepartmentBackground CheckThis position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.About UsBenefitsThe City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability EmployerThe City does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).ADA Accessibility Complaint FormThe City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-2619.Recruiter NameAndrew Brownell (105363)Recruiter EmailGSD_HR@tucsonaz.govFor Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.

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