Heavy Duty Mechanic

Salary : $73,866.00 - $89,388.00 Annually Location : Stamford, CT Job Type: Full Time Department: Office of Operations Division: Vehicle Maintenance Opening Date: 03/13/2026 Bargaining Unit: IUOEO JOB SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Fleet Manager or designee, perform skilled diagnostic work in the maintenance and repair of construction, road maintenance, and other equipment generally of a heavy nature requiring special techniques and practices. May occasionally perform work on light duty vehicles and related equipment. Responsible for diagnosing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, on-board or vehicle related computer failures. Is frequently required to hand fit and adjust various parts made for heavy equipment, using hand tools and common shop machines such as drill presses and grinders. Duties may involve some tool and part design or fabrication. Employees in this class may be assigned to work with an apprentice for training purposes. EXAMPLES OF DUTIESRepairs heavy construction, road maintenance, or firefighting equipment, such as gasoline, diesel and alternative fueled trucks and equipment, including but not limited to; heavy duty dump trucks, refuse trucks, tractors, vac trucks, flushers, sweepers, skid steer, rollers, power shovels, fire apparatus, cranes, man-lift devices hoists, trenching machines, backhoes, generators, pumps, large riding mowers, and pneumatic tools. Removes, repairs, overhauls, and installs engines, of heavy-duty trucks and equipment. Diagnoses and repairs heavy duty vehicle and equipment systems including, but not limited to hydraulic systems, air brakes, hydraulic brakes, ignition systems, suspension and steering systems, transmissions, electrical, charging systems and emission systems. Performs minor welding, and other minor fabrication tasks. Follows all established Preventative Maintenance programs. Performs emergency service calls to disabled vehicles. Mounts and changes tires as needed. Records vehicle maintenance data in vehicle software program records as directed, including materials usage. In an emergency may be required to work on fire apparatus, police vehicles and equipment. Maintains work site area in a safe, clean condition; performs other related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School or Trade/Vocational School graduate plus technical courses in or related to vehicular mechanics, and for (4) years of journeyman experience in heavy vehicle repair and maintenance, associated technical trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience must have been obtained during the last ten (10) years. Within twenty-four (24) months of employment must obtain a minimum of four (4) ASE Certifications or three (3) TASE Certifications. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of application SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: Candidates will be evaluated based on their education, training and experience. The City of Stamford offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; health, vision, dental, defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plans, free term life insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter benefits. Sick bank and tuition reimbursement as well as training from the City of Stamford Training Institute. Specific information regarding benefits are outlined in each Collective Bargaining Agreement or in the Pay Plan Document for pay plan employees. Please click here for Union Contracts: If the position is a seasonal/temporary position, it is not eligible for union benefits. 01 Do you possess a high school diploma or GED? Yes No 02 Have you completed trade, vocational, or technical coursework related to vehicle or heavy equipment mechanics? Yes No 03 If yes, please describe the training completed. 04 How many years of journeyman-level experience do you have repairing and maintaining heavy-duty vehicles or equipment? 05 Was your qualifying experience obtained within the last ten (10) years? Yes No 06 Which of the following types of equipment have you directly repaired or maintained? (Select all that apply) Heavy-duty dump trucks Refuse trucks Construction equipment (e.g., backhoes, loaders, skid steers) Street sweepers / vac trucks / flushers Light-duty vehicles Other heavy equipment 07 Please indicate your experience diagnosing and repairing the following systems: Diesel engines Gasoline engines Hydraulic systems Air brake systems Hydraulic brake systems Transmissions Suspension and steering systems Electrical and charging systems Emissions systems 08 Do you have experience using computerized diagnostic tools and vehicle maintenance software? Yes No 09 Do you have experience performing minor welding or fabrication? Yes No 10 Do you currently possess any ASE certifications? Yes No 11 If yes, please list 12 If no, are you able to obtain a minimum of four (4) ASE certifications or three (3) TASE certifications within 24 months of employment? 13 Do you currently possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-15