What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic II (Dallas Water Utilities) position at City of Dallas Texas?
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Job Summary
Performs a wide variety of journeyman level mechanic repairs and maintenance services on gasoline and diesel-powered heavy equipment to maintain equipment in operational readiness.
Job Description
Essential Functions
1 Performs preventive and periodic maintenance, inspections and repairs to the fuel, ignition, electrical, braking, and other systems in automotive equipment and power tools to ensure safe and operational equipment, monitors recycling and environmental standards.
2 Repairs and maintains hydraulic equipment using hand and special tools or certifiable welds to provide functional equipment at all times; pulls, labels, cleans, and places into inventory parts from damaged vehicles to be used in repairing other damaged vehicles; replaces tires, suspension, and other parts and equipment.
3 Performs state mandated inspections to ensures appropriate work is completed; researches parts and equipment to determine the necessary course of action for repair and maintenance work.
4 Assists in emergency towing situations and various accident occurrences; tows vehicles and equipment for repair and maintenance.
5 Completes job tickets, work orders and keeps records such as work performed, amount of time required, repairs, parts, and preventive maintenance completed and other paperwork to document work and conditions
of equipment; drives a wrecker to work sites or field locations to repair or retrieve city vehicles or equipment.
6 Communicates with a variety of employees, divisions, other city departments, and parts vendors to coordinate the repair of equipment and obtain materials.
7 Trains and educates other mechanics on procedures and methods for repairs; ensures all work is done accurately and effectively with strong attention to detail.
8 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
9 Performs state mandated inspections to ensures appropriate work is completed
Knowledge and Skills
1 Knowledge of mechanical principles, methods, procedures, and tool use.
2 Knowledge of hand, pneumatic, and electric tools used in automotive repair.
3 Ability to diagnose and plan the repair of a wide variety of automotive and diesel mechanical problems.
4 Ability to read and understand automotive and mechanical repair manuals used in the repair of automotive machinery.
5 Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
6 Ability to lead and train other mechanics
7 Ability to complete apprenticeship training for the maintenance and repair of equipment.
8 Establishing and maintaining strong and effective relationships
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION :
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
EXPERIENCE :
EQUIVALENCY :
LICENSES and CERTIFICATION :
OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
Salary Range
23.68 - $26.61
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.
Salary : $24 - $27
