See Heavy Equipment Mechanic 1.

Supervises Heavy Equipment Mechanics; OR, acts as a technical expert performing evaluations and inspections of heavy vehicles and equipment.

As a supervisor, performs as a skilled heavy equipment mechanic while assigning work to lower-level mechanics. Establishes shop requirements and procedures, develops work plans and maintains shop records. Assists in formulating budget and vehicle and equipment replacement schedules.

As a technical, hands-on equipment evaluator and inspector, serves as the agency expert in developing and implementing technical specifications for heavy vehicles, equipment, and apparatus, and establishes equipment technical specifications with vendors, performs pre-delivery compliance inspections of vehicles and equipment ensuring it meets or exceeds the specifications, verifies specific components of equipment are present, installed correctly, and operational, provides training to other heavy equipment mechanics and equipment users through on-site demonstrations and calibration of the equipment, and assists in diagnosing, repairing and troubleshooting equipment failure or malfunctions in collaboration with other mechanics and vendors when needed.

Parts purchasing, analysis and inventory are defined in the Equipment Technician series and may be performed here only in addition to supervising heavy equipment mechanic or fleet evaluator and inspector work.

Performs as a heavy equipment mechanic and supervises heavy equipment mechanics and shop or field operations;

Trains employees in mechanical maintenance and repair techniques, troubleshooting and determining the cause and extent of component or system failure through industry standards of diagnostics or trouble-shooting procedures and logic, test drives, pressure and temperature checks, uses disassembly, inspection, computerized and electronic diagnostic equipment, and reference to technical manuals, blueprints, and schematic manuals;

Communicates with users and agency customers regarding equipment deficiencies, preventive maintenance scheduling, replacement recommendations, and parts re-use and repair guidelines and standards;

Coordinates equipment compliance, preparation, repair, and disposal;

Initiates preparation and maintenance of vehicle and equipment records;

Prepares work orders and material cost estimates, writes technical specifications for new types of vehicles or equipment, negotiates technical specifications, warranty, and price with vendors, evaluates fleet related bid documents and authorizes the issuance of purchase orders associated with such evaluations;

Stays abreast of new developments in the automotive, equipment, and systems industries and makes cost effective operational, systems, and equipment recommendations based on industry technical advancements;

Coordinates with various vehicle, equipment, or fleet system user groups to identify operational need gaps; reviews existing equipment specifications to ensure that they meet customer program needs and are technically and operationally current and sound;

Inspects equipment to verify components are present and correctly installed;

Provides equipment demonstrations, calibration, and user training;

Collaborates with other mechanics and vendors when troubleshooting equipment failures and malfunctions;

Directs vehicle and equipment repairs or adjustments or refers work to a specialist when needed;

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and engines; safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of motorized vehicles and equipment; body and frame construction.

Ability to: diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions; read manuals and schematics; rebuild engines and major driveline components; communicate with other mechanics about repair work needed; enter repair information in fleet maintenance management software; lead, mentor, assist, train and explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively; organize and coordinate the work of the unit; determine work priorities; assign work to employees.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Four years of experience repairing and maintaining heavy equipment to include experience leading mechanics. Successful completion of vocational technical training in heavy equipment may substitute year for year for experience. Equivalent education and/or training may substitute for experience.

Some positions may require a Commercial Driver’s License.

Equivalent education/experience.

Establish new job classification; range 67G; adopted June 23, 2025, effective July 1, 2025.