Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy vehicles, trucks, and other large and small diesel, battery, and gasoline-powered equipment, as follows:
  • Service and repair steering, hydraulic, electrical, heating and cooling systems.
  • Repair drive trains and axles, including multi-axles and controls.
  • Perform major overhauls of single-engine and multi-engine systems, including propane and diesel engines.
  • Repair and adjust transmissions, high-pressure pumps and compressors, valves, differentials, clutches, rear ends, and power take-offs.
  • Service, repair, replace, and adjust engines, carburetors, fuel injection systems, and valves.
  • Replace, fit and adjust pistons, rings and bearings.
  • Clean, repair and replace fuel pumps, fuel lines, gauges and electrical wiring systems.
  • Repair and replace alternators, voltage regulators, batteries, and electrical wiring.
  • Adjust and reline brakes and maintain, rebuild and replace air and hydraulic brake system components.
  • Perform front end alignment and repair, and change and balance tires.

1. Diagnose a variety of vehicle computers and computerized sensors, and replace faulty components and parts as needed.

• Perform electrical and acetylene welding, brazing, soldering and regular routine service on City-owned tractors, machinery and equipment, and fabricate special equipment, tools, parts, and structures as needed.
• Test drive and evaluate new equipment for operation, repair and maintenance.
• Determine salvage of vehicles and equipment.
• Operate a variety of equipment and machinery including pressure and system testers, ARC and oxy-acetylene welders, computerized diagnostic equipment, scopes, digital meters, gauges, lathe, grinders, tire changing and balancing machines, hoists and jacks, emission control test equipment and a variety of power and hand tools.
• Respond to emergency requests, and drive to City sites to perform repairs to City vehicles as needed.
• Lubricate parts and change oil and filters on City-owned equipment.
• Inspect and repair tire punctures and damage as appropriate.
• Recharge and install new batteries, and replace headlights, taillights, and turn signals.
• Enter into the maintenance tracking system safety, preventive maintenance, and general work performed on each vehicle and City equipment.
• Assist with developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program, to include how worked performed, parts used, time requirements, safety records, etc. will be maintained.
• Determine necessary parts for the shop function, order parts through requisition for vehicles and equipment, and maintain vendor lists.
• Perform safety checks and inspections on City trucks, passenger vehicles and other mechanical equipment.
• Ensure vehicles meet State and local standards for public transportation and safety compliance.
• Maintain shop area, equipment, and tools in a safe, clean, and orderly condition. Determine the need for outside assistance in major repairs involving City-owned vehicles and equipment, and coordinate outside repairs, seeking approval as necessary.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes. Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support critical city priorities during disasters or other emergencies.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years vocational automotive technical training.
• Two years’ experience in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy and light gasoline, diesel and battery-powered equipment and electrical systems.
• Or 4 years of relevant education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s license. Successful passing of a required driving record check.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License. Positions that require a CDL Class A are safety sensitive positions. Employment is contingent upon successful drug and alcohol screening and subject to random testing.
• Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively.
• Customer service focus.
• Positive interactions with all individuals.
• Build collaborative relationships.
• Anticipate problems and develop contingency plans.
• Show initiative while performing job tasks.
• Remain flexible to changing priorities.
• Determine priorities and take prompt action.
• Commitment to racial, social, and economic equity issues and working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Meet deadlines and respond timely to achieve common goals.
• Be receptive to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of influence of one’s own behavior on them.
• Work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Make difficult decisions in a timely manner.
• Conflict-resolution skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.
• Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a mechanical shop environment and occasionally outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to hazardous materials and noise from equipment.
• Noise level in the shop or out in the field is moderately loud.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.