FORESTRY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Recruitment #2302-0891DC-001
List Type | Original |
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Requesting Department | DPW-OPS-FORESTRY |
Open Date | 2/20/2023 2:45:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 3/17/2023 11:59:00 PM |
HR Analyst | Jeff Harvey |
Introduction
DPW-Forestry manages 120
miles of boulevards, approximately 195,000 urban trees, greenhouse and nursery
operations, and other City green spaces. This position is key to the support of
the maintenance and beautification of Milwaukee’s urban landscape.
The City of Milwaukee is
proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary
service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an
inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.
Purpose
The Forestry Equipment Mechanic repairs and
maintains a large fleet of outdoor power equipment used for landscape and tree
maintenance operations.
Essential Functions
POWER EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
- Diagnose and make minor and major repairs to outdoor power equipment and specialty vehicles such as skid loaders, chippers, mowers, and tractors; transmission and power-train components; electrical, fuel and ignition systems; hydraulic systems; spray pumps and apparatus; and tires and trailers.
- Schedule and perform preventive maintenance, including fluid changes, lubrication, mower blade sharpening and replacement, tune-ups, multi-point inspections, and wear component replacement, to maximize equipment service life and minimize equipment breakdown and downtime.
- Perform repairs that require heating, cutting with an oxygen-acetylene torch, welding and light carpentry work to fabricate frame and body components and make repairs to equipment, framing, vehicles, and trailers.
- Operate various pieces of machinery and hand power tools to complete repairs; fabricate materials associated with the maintenance and repair of Forestry outdoor power equipment.
FIELD WORK
- Support Forestry field operations by responding to service calls, performing field diagnostic and light repairs, transporting equipment, and performing off-site maintenance in Forestry districts.
FACILITY MAINTENANCE
- Maintain a safe and orderly personal workspace and shop environment by performing general shop clean-up and conducting safety and cleanliness inspections.
- Maintain inventory and order and store incidental parts.
We
welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in
employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended
by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
Please be advised that you are
required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one
dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to your employment start date or have an
approved religious or medical accommodation prior to your employment start date. You can
find further information relative to the City’s Covid-19 Vaccination
Policy here.
The Forestry Equipment Mechanic must be able to do the
following:
Provide a set of standard industry hand
tools.
- Ability to use standard industry hand tools to perform the job in a safe and efficient manner.
- Lift up to 20 pounds consistently and up to 50 pounds frequently; exert force to move objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally.
- As needed, work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
- Tolerate various environmental conditions indoors and out (e.g., noise, vibration, dirt, and pollen).
- Perform physical activities in work environments that require walking and standing, crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, balancing, pushing, and pulling.
- Wear appropriate safety and personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator.
- Work beyond assigned shifts to respond to various emergencies, such as snow and ice operations; the Forestry Equipment Mechanic may be required to work at any time during the day or night, any day of the week.
Minimum Requirements
- Two years of experience repairing and overhauling outdoor power equipment and specialty vehicles used in the landscape and tree care industry.
- Valid driver's license at time of appointment and throughout employment.
Equivalent
combinations of training, experience, and job-related certifications may also
be considered.
Desirable Qualifications
- Welding experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
TECHNICAL
- Knowledge of current procedures, processes, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in outdoor power equipment repairs and maintenance and repair facilities.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures used in making mechanical repairs.
- Knowledge of the administrative and housekeeping duties associated with operating and maintaining a repair facility.
- Ability to apply technical knowledge and deductive reasoning to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment quickly, accurately, and safely.
- Ability to receive and apply unique technical information to the repair of specialty pieces of equipment.
- Ability to use various equipment types in
diagnostic and preparation steps for repairs such as electrical current meters,
electronic and mechanical diagnostic equipment,
gauges, hones, bench and portable grinders, taps, boring machines, micrometers,
pneumatic and hand power tools, and specialty tools and machinery common to
small engine/equipment repairs.
- Knowledge of and ability to diagnose and troubleshoot 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines, fuel delivery systems, ignition systems, electrical systems, and wiring.
- Ability to operate the tools and equipment required to maintain and repair equipment.
- Ability to cut and weld metals using oxyacetylene or arc welding equipment.
- Ability to understand technical manuals and information required to perform maintenance and repair.
INTERPERSONAL
- Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers, representatives of other departments, and the public, including people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
PROFESSIONALISM
- Ability to maintain accurate equipment maintenance records.
- Honesty, integrity, and stewardship of departmental resources.
Current Salary
The
current starting salary (Pay Range 7HN) is $45,892 - $54,152 annually, and the
resident incentive starting salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $47,269 -
$55,777 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based
upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit
program that includes the following:
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City of
Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.
Selection Process
THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of
one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or
responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a
structured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee
Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to
structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may
include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined
by further analysis of the job.
INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as
soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of
applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior
notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been
met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the
selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of
Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The
applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process
at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.
Additional Information
- APPLICATIONS and further information can be accessed by
visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
- If you would like assistance completing an application,
please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
- The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Conclusion
EEO 702
The City of Milwaukee
values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.