Equipment Services Technician
To perform semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work in maintaining the tractors, small engines, and mechanical equipment of the Mowing & Drainage Division.
The employee will have the responsibility of:
- Operating a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, or air driven tools
- Plans, carries out and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all small engine equipment
- Operating a diagnostic instrument on diesel and gasoline engines
- Changes and repairs tires and tubes
- Tests, services, and repairs tractors and mechanical equipment
- Repairs breaks. Engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems
- Inspects, adjusts, and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance
The work environment will require the employee to:
- Regularly work near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration
- Be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
As an employee with the city of Killeen some benefits are:
- Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts)
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- 13 paid holidays
- Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent; and,
- Two (2) years of related experience; or
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Special Requirements:
- Employee must have a valid Texas by date of hire and must obtain a Texas Class A CDL within six months of hire.
- Must have or acquire within two (2) months of date of hire all basic level National Institute Management System (NIMS) certifications as required by the City