Equipment Mechanic 2
State of Indiana
- Indianapolis, IN
- $42,900 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform repairs, replacement, or welding in both the field and shop settings on cars, light trucks, heavy duty trucks, and heavy equipment (e.g. asphalt paver, asphalt mills, rollers, skid steers, attachments, tractors and snow trucks etc.).
- Install snowplow blades and make repairs on damaged plow assemblies.
- Maintain Equipment Management System (EMS) records on parts used and work performed on equipment, as well as order and/or pick up parts.
- Service and repair of Highway Equipment in the field; use welding equipment to straighten and fabricate metal.
- Recognize performance issues for both gas and diesel engines and properly diagnose them.
- Inspect vehicles/equipment for damage and perform minor body repair work.
- Snow removal when necessary and other related duties as required (e.g., keep garage area, equipment, and tools clean and orderly, mow grass, operate snowplow, tow truck or other equipment, repair mowers, sharpen mower blades, pump gasoline and diesel fuel, and maintain daily records of same).
- Attend appropriate training school, safety meetings, mechanic meetings, or related meetings.
- Order and/or pick up parts when required by supervisor.
- Provide service and repair of vehicles and equipment on emergency basis.
- Required High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE)
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in hydraulic maintenance, diagnostics, and repair.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in equipment and fleet maintenance.
- Possession of a valid commercial driver's license OR must obtain within 90 days of employment.
- Must provide own tools and agency-approved steel toe boots.
- Extensive knowledge of and ability to use tools associated with vehicle and motorized equipment repair.
- Working knowledge of appropriate safety practices associated with repair and maintenance heavy equipment, vehicles and/or motorized equipment.
- Extensive knowledge of heavy and light duty vehicle and equipment repair.
- Extensive knowledge of hydraulics and how to properly diagnose and repair.
- Ability to repair all types of equipment that is required to perform various types of maintenance activities.
- Skill in operating hand & power tools related to the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to understand system of mechanical procedures.
- Ability to use welding and steel cutting equipment.
- Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and to complete records and reports.
- Ability to use repair manuals and parts catalogues.
- Ability to follow directions and work as a part of a team.
- Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
- Ability to work in a multi-functional team
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access