Job Description

Typical hours/days: 8:00am-4:30pm Mon-Fri. Hours & days will vary with weather events and emergencies. Traits required to succeed in this role: self-starter, work independently with minimum supervision, problem solver, and work as a member of a team. Job duties include, but are not limited to, mechanical repair & maintenance of city vehicles and equipment. Troubleshoots & diagnoses malfunctions, perform corrective maintenance in a variety of vehicles, equipment and trucks. Performs field repairs as needed.

Examples of Duties

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions in a variety of vehicles, equipment and trucks.
• Performs corrective service & repairs on heavy equipment, trucks, including diesel engines and fuel & emission systems.
• Repairs brake, HVAC, transmission, electrical, steering, exhaust, instrumentation, and other system repairs.
• Perform service & repair on public safety equipment to include law enforcement & fire apparatus.
• Performs field repairs as needed.
• Repairs or replaces tires.
• Replace glass and windshields. Perform minor body repairs.
• Fabricates a variety of equipment parts; makes welding repairs.
• Acquires parts and equipment needed for the successful repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs vehicle and equipment safety inspections.
• Operates computer systems to retrieve and enter data.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Completes required reports and maintains vehicle and equipment maintenance records.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment utilized in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of oils and lubricants needed for different makes of equipment.
• Knowledge of small engine equipment repairs.
• Knowledge of diesel and heavy equipment service and repair principles.
• Knowledge of work safety principles.
• Skill in cutting and reshaping metals in the fabrication of parts.
• Skill in the operation of hydraulic and electrical test equipment.
• Skill in the safe operation of tire equipment.
• Skill in the operation of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.