Mechanic

Purpose & Scope

The Mechanic II uses a skilled set of duties in the repair and maintenance of all equipment and vehicles in the Road & Bridge fleet as well as other county owned vehicles. Works under varied levels of supervision.

Essential Functions

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs high level maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on equipment, trucks and vehicles ensuring machinery is safe to operate.
• Service calls including tire repairs, fuel delivery and minor field repairs.
• Turns in maintenance and service tickets, signs for parts and daily paperwork.
• Clean-up of the shop, including work areas.
• Assuring all safety equipment is in place and in good working order.
• Ensures that equipment for each season (asphalt, snow, mowing, etc.) is in working order and ready for crews.
• Ensure all fire extinguishers are up to date.
• Snow and Ice Removal – ensure that all equipment and trucks operated during the event are in good working order and repaired as necessary.

Position Requirements & Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; plus 1-3 years mechanical experience generally preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Class B CDL required with Class A CDL preferred.

Knowledge:

• Computer software programs and applications such as MS Office.
• County and/or city government administration.
• The design, construction, repair, and adjustment of a wide variety of both conventional and specialized heavy equipment and machinery
• Automotive tools and computer diagnostic equipment, special tools, gauges, machinery, and shop equipment used in repair, servicing, and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• The operation of different types of automotive testing equipment.
• The occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact in a positive and professional manner to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, management, and general public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate goals, interests, and positions during discussions.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
• Design, construction, and repair of a variety of equipment and machinery.
• Computerized diagnostic equipment.

Abilities:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents and/or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and/or the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Must be able to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action for the organization at any given point in time.
• Ability to operate computer programs/software/platforms, to include:
• Ability to use basic office equipment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Diagnose defects in the motors and bodies of heavy equipment and machinery.
• To determine the necessary procedures and parts required to complete repairs.
• Read, comprehend, and apply instruction manuals, drawings and to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a variety of Diagnostic Tool including self-diagnostic tool and certain vehicles and equipment and effect repairs on such information.
• Safely use mechanical hand tools and operate automotive and other heavy motorized equipment.
• Work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist.
• Use and maintain the tools, materials and equipment used in maintenance activities.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work location(s) of the job:

  • Indoors – Frequently. Usually well lit, heated shop setting with adequate ventilation.
  • Outdoors – Occasionally during service calls

• Objectionable condition(s) found on the job:

  • Computer Use – Occasionally
  • Driving/Travel – Occasional local travel, which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions.
  • Exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, odors, heat, wetness, noise and vibrations – Frequently
  • Exposure to cold, humidity, sudden temperature change, darkness/poor lighting - Occasionally

• Undesirable health and safety condition(s) under which employee must perform:

  • None

• Machines, Tools and/or Equipment Used:

  • Basic office equipment to include computer, copy machine, fax machine, printer, telephone system.
  • Hand tools, power tools, tape measure, 2-way radio, cell phone.
  • Ladder/scaffold, forklift, skid loader.
  • Eye protection, hearing protection
  • Diagnostic equipment and computers to read engine codes, HVAC equipment and vendor provided programs.

• Physical characteristics/requirements of the job:

  • Sit/Stand/Walk - Constantly

  • Kneeling – Constantly

  • Crouching – Constantly

  • Working in cramped spaces - Constantly

  • Using Fingers/hands – Constantly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.

  • Talking - Frequently

  • Hearing – Frequently; noise level is usually moderate.

  • Seeing – Constantly

  • Vision Abilities – close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

    • Lifting/Moving – Occasionally lifting/moving a maximum weight of 50 pounds. Any weight over 50 pounds requires two persons.