Heavy Equipment Technician

Posting Date

05/22/25

Application Deadline

05/29/25

Pay Range

$27.00 - $39.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Employees will receive a provisional salary set at 5% below the minimum rate for the position until the required Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) certification is obtained.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Equipment Services

About the Position

Bring your mechanical expertise to the Maricopa County Equipment Services Department! As the Heavy Equipment Technician, we will look to you to diagnose and repair the County's heavy-duty trucks and other equipment. Apply today! 

About Us

The Equipment Services Department manages a fleet of over 3,000 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 replacement program to ensure our vehicles are operating efficiently and safely.

Proud to Offer

• 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 our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Two years of heavy-duty and off-road equipment mechanic experience

• Must possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the state of Arizona

• Must undergo drug and alcohol testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout employment per County policy and FTA Regulations

• Must possess or can obtain the necessary emission certification 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

We Also Value

• Class A or B CDL with a Hazmat endorsement

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

Job Contributions

• 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

• 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

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

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

• Consult with supervisors on vehicle problems, diagnostic issue