Equipment Mechanic

Ontario International Airport Authority•Ontario, CA

1d•$37 - $46

About The Position

An employee of this class performs skilled mechanical, electrical, and related work in the maintenance and repair of transportation equipment. Incumbents in this classification report directly to the Sr. Heavy Equipment Mechanic. The Equipment Mechanic inspects equipment to determine needed repairs; or works with a small group of employees doing such maintenance and repair work; and does related work as assigned.

Requirements

Possess experience and a track record of accomplishment in all or many of the disciplines outlined previously in this job description
Knowledge of materials, machinery, tools, and equipment used in the inspection, testing, diagnosis, repair, tune-up, maintenance, and overhaul of transportation equipment such as automobiles, trucks, and trailers
Knowledge of the operation and components of power train, suspension, electrical, fuel supply, exhaust, and other equipment systems contained in construction, maintenance, and firefighting equipment
Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices and methods as related to automotive, construction, and firefighting equipment
When assigned, knowledge and experience repairing and maintaining high voltage, all electric and hybrid-electric vehicles
Knowledge of welding and brazing processes and practices
Ability to determine the type and extent of repairs needed and whether the repairs can be done in the field
Knowledge of safety principles and practices; ability to recognize hazards
Ability to read, interpret, and work from service manuals and sketches
Possess the ability to interact effectively and courteously with employees, consultants, contractors, and the general public in an international aviation environment
Ability to consistently demonstrate the Core Values of OIAA
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic; or
Four years of full-time paid experience in automotive mechanic work; or
Satisfactory completion of a two-year program in automotive or truck mechanics in a recognized community college, trade, or technical school and two years of full-time paid experience in an automotive mechanic work
Valid Driver’s License equivalent to a California Class C driver’s license.
A valid Class A or B driver’s license may be required within six months of hire
EPA 609 certification
ASE automobile and light truck certifications A1 through A9
Acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment
Ability to pass all background / reference checks, knowledge examinations, as well as aptitude tests necessary to obtain an OIAA employee Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge at ONT
Finger dexterity to utilize a keyboard to input information on a computer
Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds up to a distance of approximately 20 feet
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance
Ability to access areas owned or leased by OIAA

Responsibilities

Repairs, inspects and tests transportation equipment such as passenger cars, trucks, trailers, fire department support vehicles and their auxiliary hydraulic systems, and other transportation equipment to determine needed repairs
Diagnose internal combustion engine malfunctions, noises or failures
Removes, repairs, overhauls, and installs engines and transmissions, including heavy duty automatic transmissions
Slings and rigs equipment
Inspects, adjusts, and replaces necessary units and related parts, including valves, pistons, gears, and bearings
Repairs and replaces oil, water, and fuel pumps
Cleans and repairs carburetors and fuel systems, including diesel fuel systems
Repairs and overhauls chassis units, including brake systems, such as hydraulic and air types
Works on brake boosters and valves
Trues brake drums and brake rotors
Fits and adjusts brake shoes
Repairs and overhauls hydraulic pressure systems
Overhauls and aligns front ends
Repairs power steering units
Overhauls steering gear
Does related work as assigned
Repairs vehicle air conditioning units
Repairs exhaust emission control systems
May repair speedometers
Operate a tire machine to install tires and balance wheels
Tunes engines
Makes compression tests
Tests coils, condensers; distributors, and other electric parts
Tests and repairs computer-controlled ignition systems and electronic fuel injection systems
Tests ignition circuits and times camshafts and ignitions
Road tests automotive equipment for proper performance
May install or replace electric wiring and lamps
May repair starters, generators, and alternators
Prepares shop orders authorizing repairs, orders parts and/or materials
Tests and inspects equipment after completion of shop repairs to determine that it is in satisfactory operating condition, corrects minor faults during inspections
May be required to use a terminal or personal computer
Makes minor repairs such as replacing glass, repairing door locks, and repairing seat adjustment mechanisms
May drive a tow truck or a pick-up truck and make emergency repairs in the field
Uses an engine computer analyzer, exhaust analyzer, compression gauge, vacuum gauge, fuel pump pressure gauge, wheel alignment gauge, drill press, hydraulic press, bench grinder, hone, drum lathe, micrometer, and other machine and hand tools of the trade
Maintains mower decks and reels on all mowing equipment
Occasionally uses a lathe in a restricted manner
Occasionally does acetylene and electric welding and brazing
May fabricate and install special equipment and parts on vehicles
May provide direction to and oversee the work of a helper engaged in repair work
May occasionally be assigned to other duties for training purposes or to meet technological changes or emergencies.
In addition, when Assigned to Electric Repairs electric and alternative fuel vehicles including electric shuttle buses.
Removes, repairs, overhauls and installs AC/DC electrical systems (12, 24, 800v).