Mechanic

This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all municipal vehicles and specialized equipment.  This is a journey level position that performs tasks requiring advanced technical skills.  Positions in this class complete tasks independently and work under general supervision with existing guidelines such as, technical manuals, standard operating procedures and policies.  Other duties may be assigned as needed.

1. Performs inspections, repairs, adjustments, and modifications on a wide range of vehicles and specialized equipment used for heavy construction and grounds maintenance, in the field and in a shop environment.
2. Performs routine inspections and maintenance on assigned equipment, including gasoline, diesel, and electric powered vehicles and equipment.
3. Diagnoses problems and makes repairs to vehicle/equipment systems, including engines, transmissions, suspensions, electrical, ignition, fuel, hydraulic and brakes. 
4. Coordinates with users and management to ensure availability of vehicles and equipment in good working condition.
5. Assists in overseeing repairs or maintenance work done by contractors.
6. Effectively inputs and helps to maintain various records, including inspections, maintenance schedules, time and material costs, and parts inventory, into recordkeeping system(s) related to assigned department/division.
7. Maintains, repairs and rebuilds hydrostatic drive trains and hydraulic pump units.
8. Performs preventive maintenance and tune-ups to equipment and tools; replaces tires, bearings, plugs and filters.  Cleans, sharpens, and adjusts mower cutting reels, blades and bed-knives.
9. Works with procurement personnel to ensure appropriate inventory.
10. Fabricates devices, tools, or implements needed using welding, grinding, and metal cutting tools and equipment 
11. Performs welding work as needed.

A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Experience:

• Three years of experience as an equipment mechanic working with vehicles and specialized equipment used by the city. 
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing front and rear load garbage trucks preferred.

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or GED.  
• Completion of a one-year vocational training course in automotive and equipment repair preferred.

Licenses or Certificates:

• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, a Washington State Driver’s license.
• Class “A” Washington State Commercial Driver’s License without air brakes restriction preferred.
• ASE Certification A5 (Light Duty Brakes) preferred.
• ASE Certification T4 (Heavy Duty Brakes) preferred.

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; kneel, bend, or climb and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.   The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis; lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis; and lift and/or move between 50 - 100 pounds with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 This position works in a shop environment and outside in various weather conditions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee will handle various types of chemicals and a wide range of mechanical parts and materials.  The employee may occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, dust, and the risk of electric shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required.  It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. 

 

Teamsters union

 

Salary : $40 - $49