Heavy Equipment Technician

Put your mechanical skills to work where they matter most by serving the community. As a Heavy Equipment Technician with the Maricopa County Equipment Services Department, you will play a vital role in keeping our fleet of heavy-duty trucks and specialized equipment running safely and efficiently. From diagnostics to repairs, your expertise powers the services residents rely on every day. Join a team that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous growth. If you are ready to take on challenging work with purpose, we are ready to welcome you!

The Equipment Services Department manages a fleet of over 3,500 vehicles. We provide services to our community by maintaining vehicles that journey over 24 million miles a year, covering 9,224 square miles of Maricopa County. Join a team of highly trained professionals who have developed an extensive maintenance and asset management program to ensure our vehicles are operating efficiently and safely.

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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• Two years of heavy-duty vehicle maintenance experience; OR

• Four years of experience as an Automotive Technician with the Maricopa County Equipment Services Department

• High school diploma or GED

• Successful candidates must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

• Must obtain necessary emission certification license through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within 90 days of hire to perform emissions testing and compliance activities; obtaining this certification is a condition of employment

• Must possess the tools required to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy trucks and equipment in an efficient manner

• Class A or B CDL with Hazmat endorsement

• Completion of a recognized heavy-duty equipment/diesel technician training program

• Inspect, diagnose, and perform complex repairs on heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, including engine systems, electrical/electronic components, braking, climate control, drivetrain, suspension, and body systems; test for proper operation and estimate repair time and cost

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on all vehicles, including oil and filter changes, equipment inspections, and thorough annual inspections on vehicles exceeding 24,000 pounds GVW in accordance with Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) regulations to ensure safety compliance and operational readiness; conduct vehicle emissions testing to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations

• Perform minor metal and material fabrication using appropriate tools and equipment to modify, repair, or reinforce heavy-duty vehicle and equipment components in accordance with operational and safety standards

• Maintain service records and repair documentation, including work orders, labor estimates, expenditures, and project status, for input into the fleet tracking system

• Promote and maintain a safe and compliant work environment by upholding safety standards, maintaining shop cleanliness, and proactively identifying and reporting hazards to leadership

• Other duties as assigned

• This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly. May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods

• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

All specialized equipment, software, and hardware will be provided by Equipment Services. The technician will provide personal mechanic tools.

All PPE will be provided by Equipment Services.

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.