ISP Equipment Mechanic Trainee

Primary responsibility is to keep all commissions in the best possible mechanical operating condition and to remove police equipment from vehicles no longer used for patrol (for Admin use or State Sale).

Pay Rate: $15/hr on 1099

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance as needed
• Complete assigned repair work as required
• Notify appropriate personnel on any visible major problems
• Keep work orders up to date
• Order parts and maintain garage stock room
• Keep area of assignment clean and orderly
• Assist in unloading the supply truck and loading old tires, empty oil drums etc
• Periodically complete training for new procedures and skills needed to maintain state owed commissions
  
  

Primary responsibility is to keep all commissions in the best possible mechanical operating condition and to remove police equipment from vehicles no longer used for patrol (for Admin use or State Sale).

DUTIES

• Perform the following repairs or preventative maintenance work on any of the following: 3-prong accessories, antennas, camera systems, deck lights, flashlight systems, fuses, light bars, mirror lights, motorcycle and trailer wiring, computer docking station and radio equipment
• Maintain various logs
• Use diagnostic equipment to trouble-shoot and find problems in the commission
• Test drive commission to ensure it is in working order
• Perform building custodian duties as required by the Division or District Commander
• Perform other duties as required
  
  
  

Essential Functions And Job Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or possess GED certificate
• Must have a valid Indiana driver's license
• Ability to lift and move heavy automotive objects
• Ability to communicate and follow instructions
• Ability to distinguish and determine colors and sounds
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work in close and confined areas
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
  
  
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS (continued)

• Must be able to diagnose problems on the commissions
• Must be able to operate any of the assigned tools and equipment and use automotive shop manuals
• Must be able to complete any of the assigned repair jobs to include mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and computer
• Must be able to use diagnostic testing equipment to troubleshoot and find problems
  
  

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

• Work with Department personnel
• Work with auto dealers service departments, body shops and other professionals
  
  

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is normally performed in a garage environment
• Routinely requires standing on cement for extended periods, working in close and confined areas, with exposure to hazardous materials and potentially dangerous equipment
• Work involves sitting, standing, crouching, kneeling and periodic lifting of heavy objects