EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Job Summary:

Join ADCRR as an Equipment Repair Technician and put your technical know-how to work in a role that makes a difference. You’ll help keep Arizona’s fleet safe, reliable, and ready for the road while training and supporting inmate staff in valuable hands-on skills.

You’ll inspect vehicles and equipment, guide quality repairs, and promote a safe, well-organized shop. You’ll also help coordinate preventive maintenance, manage parts and inventory, support purchasing and maintain accurate records.
Bring your analytical mindset, mechanical skills, and commitment to safety and help keep essential fleet operations moving.

Job Duties: Trains, coordinates and supervises working inmate mechanics Analyses repair work needed, sets repair priorities and determines if the vendor's repairs are needed Conducts vehicle inspections Determines which repair parts, supplies and accessories are needed and prepares purchase orders for those items for final approval and processing Validates data entry in the department's automated fleet management program. - Ron Turley Associates (RTA). Including but not limited to Work Orders, Fuel Logs, Inventory records and PM scheduling Maintains complete inventory of all parts, supplies and tools Stay abreast with the latest technology to update skills through training, seminars, classes and printed materials
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Power/drive train system inspections and diagnoses Repair procedures of electrical systems, inspections, and diagnoses Electrical/electronic controls Hydraulic system inspections Diagnosis, repair procedures, and operating principles of gasoline and diesel-fueled internal combustion engines Principles and practices of scheduled preventive maintenance programs Automotive/truck and heavy equipment operating procedures

Skill in:

Using computerized diagnostic analyzer equipment to troubleshoot and repair electric, electronic, and mechanical systems Using a wide variety of specialized tools and equipment to service, repair, and maintain the automotive, truck, and heavy construction equipment Preparing accurate repair estimates and establishing the best and most effective course of repair action Using the repair, service, and overhaul manuals Performing quality control inspections Estimating time and material costs of repairs on equipment Utilizing computerized maintenance management and information systems Use of personal computers and various software to include Google Workspace to include Sheets, Docs, Gmails, Slides, Chat and Google Meets

Ability to:

Lift/Carry up to 50lbs Push/Pull up to 50lbs Walk/Run up 0.50 miles Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and electronic hydraulic system problems Perform safety and preventive maintenance inspections Overhaul, repair, and service a wide variety of automotive and heavy construction equipment Follow and effectively communicate verbal and written instructions Prioritize, schedule, and track repairs and services for a large fleet operation Comprehend and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Work in a prison environment
Selective Preference(s): Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in at least two categories Possess Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS)-Air Conditioning Certification Five years of continuous working experience at a Journeyman level as an automotive or heavy truck, heavy equipment mechanic Within the first year from hire, be able to acquire a DOT Brake Inspector Certification and the DOT commercial Vehicle Inspector Certification.
Pre-Employment Requirements:

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply:

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:

Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program) Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options