Heavy Equipment Technician - DPW Fleet Services
Salary
$30.48 Hourly
Location
City County Building, IN
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
09764
Department
Department of Public Works - Fleet Services
Opening Date
04/01/2026
Closing Date
6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Overview
Position is responsible for providing maintenance on the Citys heavy equipment in support of operating activities.
Position Responsibilities
Examines equipment and attachments for wear, breakage, and malfunctions of such assemblies as hoists, booming mechanism, final drive and power train, steering mechanisms, suspension, stabilizer systems, winches, chassis and framework.
Employs specialized testing equipment to localize malfunctions.
Dismantles such components as power transmission units, power controls and hoist shaft mechanisms to determine repair and replacement parts required.
Disassembles and inspects gears, shafts and other moving parts to determine the need for adjustment and/or repair.
Removes engines or defective parts.
Reconditions and assembles such units as clutch, steering clutches, final drive, crawler assemblies, hydraulic systems, stabilizer assemblies and all mechanical auxiliary attachments on heavy equipment.
Employs precision measuring devices and powered shop tools such as grinders, drills and welding torch.
Test operates equipment to ensure correction of all deficiencies.
Interprets and applies information contained in manufacturers manuals, lube orders, and other data pertinent to maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
Demonstrates and instructs subordinates in inspection, maintenance and testing of equipment.
Performs final inspection.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Must have a valid CDL operators license with a Class "B" endorsement upon reporting for work or must obtain one with 180 days. Must have a working knowledge of equipment used for diesel engine and diesel engine component test analysis. Must have a thorough working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical air systems for diesel engine and diesel engine components. Working ability to read and understand operating manuals, service manuals, and written instruction relative to job. Ability to operate and test all equipment that the incumbent is responsible for repairing. Ability to repair and perform work on any piece of rolling stock the City owns. Must have hand tools relevant to this type of repair work upon reporting to work. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Ability to perform all of the following assignments: straight pulling, reaching over the shoulder, pushing, walking, standing, kneeling, etc. Ability for rapid mental muscular coordination simultaneously.
Independent Judgment
Actions are controlled by City and Departmental policies and procedures. Decisions may occur when determining the proper sequence of steps or when making minor variations from established methods. Work is reviewed on a spot check basis by a supervisor who is generally available.
All rates are weekly.
2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:5e20097e-ebaa-4d21-bbda-dca9a0bec89b
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional:
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 + $2.054
IMPORTANT PERF UPDATE:
Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. Youre always vested in your ASA portion - its always yours.
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employees career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the members age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
With the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan, the ASA is split up into two parts:
Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. Youre always vested in your ASA portion - its always yours.
Part two - This consists of an additional variable rate contribution paid by the City toward your ASA. This variable rate contribution is currently 1% of your gross wages. Vesting in the value of the variable rate employer contribution will vary by length of participation. You are:
Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. Youre always vested in your ASA portion - its always yours.
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employees career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the members age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
The Indiana General Assembly has enacted a provision that allows public employees to make voluntary contributions in addition to the mandatory three percent (3%) contributions. Employees may contribute up to an additional ten- percent (10%) of their compensation per pay period to the annuity savings account. This means that the maximum level of contributions to the annuity savings account under this new provision is thirteen percent (13%) of an employees compensation per pay period.
Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.
Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:
Indiana Public Retirement System
Public Employees Retirement Fund
One North Capitol, Suite 001
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(888) 236-3544
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Employer City of Indianapolis and Marion County
Address 200 E. Washington Street
CCB 1501
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Phone 317-327-5211
Website http://www.indy.gov