Mechanic FLSA
Status: Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs technical work maintaining and repairing automotive and
construction equipment, troubleshooting problems, maintaining records and
files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited
supervision of the assigned departmental supervisor.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not
necessarily actual functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Performs duties in accordance with the City's keys to
excellent customer service.
Diagnoses and repairs mechanical and electrical problems with
city equipment and vehicles.
Provides preventive maintenance to all city equipment and
vehicles.
Performs maintenance work on gas and diesel engines, electrical,
brake, transmissions, hydraulic and air systems; performs front-end alignment on
vehicles.
Performs grease and oil changes for city equipment and
vehicles; fuels vehicles.
Replaces and repairs tires; changes hoses, filters and belts.
Performs welding, cutting and fabrication of steel parts and
components.
Operates various tools and machinery in a safe and
responsible manner; test drives equipment to verify repair needs.
Keeps supervisor informed of work done and parts used;
completes required records.
Prepares and modifies vehicles and equipment to meet city
departmental needs.
Maintains and repairs two and four cycle small engines.
Performs safety and emission inspections on city vehicles.
May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call
and emergency situations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair
and maintenance of automotive passenger cars, heavy and medium trucks,
construction and maintenance equipment; general knowledge of necessary safety
precautions; skill in using and operating tools and machinery used in
automotive repair work; ability to detect by inspection worn or broken parts;
ability to keep records of repairs and service operations and to prepare
reports; ability to adapt available tools and parts to specific repair
problems; ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; ability
to lift heavy objects; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with associates.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in mechanical repair
work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force,
frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to
50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or
hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently sitting,
reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard
vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or
exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive
information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing
written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or
small parts, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating
machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general
surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to fumes or
airborne particles, frequently requires exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals,
exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and
occasionally requires exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is
generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Special Requirements
Possession of or ability to obtain a commercial driver's license, OBD II,
state inspection, and appropriate ASE certifications within one year of
employment.
Valid commercial driver's license in the State of