CITY OF
SALISBURY
MECHANIC
DEFINITION
To perform mechanical duties to diagnose and
repair problems with City fleet/transit buses; to service and clean City
fleet/transit buses; and to maintain work order files.
SUPERVISION
RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned
management and supervisory staff.
Exercises functional and technical supervision
over assigned maintenance and technical staff.
EXAMPLES
OF DUTIES - Duties may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
When
assigned to Fleet Division:
Diagnose and repair mechanical problems with the
City fleet.
Diagnose and repair mechanical problems with
various types of City equipment.
Provide preventive maintenance for City fleet.
Perform maintenance work on electrical systems,
brake systems gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and air
systems.
Perform grease and oil changes for City fleet.
Replace and repair tires.
Perform welding, cutting and fabrication of steel
parts and components.
Operate various tools and machinery in a safe and
responsible manner.
Keep supervisor informed of work done and parts
used.
Prepare and modify vehicles and equipment to meet
City departmental needs.
Overhaul City fleet engines, transmissions and
rear axles.
Perform front-end alignment on City fleet.
Provide service calls for City fleet as needed.
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Dispense gasoline and oil to units in the field.
Perform North Carolina State vehicle safety
inspections and submit reports to the DMV.
Assist in maintaining and cleaning facilities and
equipment.
Perform related duties as assigned.
When
assigned to Transit Operations:
Diagnose and repair mechanical problems with
Transit fleet.
Provide preventive maintenance on Transit fleet.
Perform maintenance work on electrical systems,
brake systems, diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and air
systems.
Perform grease and oil changes on Transit fleet.
Replace and repair tires.
Perform minor modifications on Transit buses.
Operate various tools and machinery in a safe and
responsible manner.
Keep Transit Manager informed of work done and
parts used.
Provide service calls for Transit fleet as
needed.
Dispense diesel fuel and oil to units in the
field.
Perform North Carolina State vehicle safety
inspections and submit reports to the DMV.
Assist in maintaining and cleaning facilities and
equipment.
Perform related duties as assigned.
CITY OF
SALISBURY
Mechanic
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QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Practices and procedures of vehicle
and equipment maintenance.
Methods
and techniques of diagnosing vehicle and equipment problems.
Procedure and machines used in
performing front end alignment.
State
regulations for inspecting vehicles.
Procedure
and tools used in engine overhaul and electrical systems.
Procedures
for alternate diagnosis and repair of vehicle problems.
Operation
of shop equipment, tools, and machines for vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Pertinent
safety procedures.
Various
test equipment for diagnosing vehicle and equipment problems.
Principles
of operation of gasoline and diesel engines.
General
repair procedures, such as for brakes and electrical systems.
Ability to:
Operate
tools and machines for vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Diagnose
problems with vehicles and equipment.
Perform
front-end alignment on vehicles.
Perform
North Carolina State Inspections.
Overhaul
vehicle engines, transmissions and rear axles.
Perform
major diesel engine repairs.
Maintain
vehicle electrical systems.
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Identify
and resolve tool and equipment problems and needs.
Establish
and implement new mechanical methods.
Understand
and follow instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely,
both orally and in writing.
Maintain
a clean and organized garage area.
Establish and
maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted
in the course of work.
While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger,
handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and
arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl.
The employee is
occasionally required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee must
frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift weights up
to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of education, experience and
training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is
qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Equivalent
to the completion of the twelfth grade is required.
Experience:
Two
years of mechanic experience is required.
Training:
Technical school or other formal
training related to vehicular and/or equipment repair and maintenance is
desirable.
CITY OF
SALISBURY
Mechanic
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LICENSE
OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an
appropriate and valid North Carolina CDL driver's license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an
appropriate and valid inspection license issued by the State of North Carolina.