Mechanic

To Maintain And Repair City Vehicles And Equipment; To Monitor Inventory Of Equipment Parts And Shop Supplies; And To Perform a Variety Of Technical Tasks Relative To Assigned Area Of Responsibility.Essential Functions

• Service and maintain and inspect City vehicles and equipment; complete routine servicing and tune-ups.
• Inspect equipment for potential mechanical problems and perform repairs; maintain records of all work completed.
• Diagnose mechanical problems; disassemble, inspect and make cost evaluation of repair options; confer with supervisor and offer recommendations.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies, provide budget recommendations as necessary; monitor parts inventory and confer with supervisor as to what parts to order; obtain cost-estimates; place orders and pick up parts.
• Perform emergency repairs and services by responding to calls for assistance in the field for vehicle and equipment repair.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of assigned work area; install new equipment and clean work area.
• Build special equipment as needed; receive and evaluate information and ideas from staff; design project and build. Perform welding as needed.
• Maintain detailed and comprehensive records of all work performed.
• Assist in testing personnel as appropriate; evaluate test results.
  
  

Marginal Functions

• Assist higher level staff in writing specifications for vehicles and equipment and in obtaining prices on parts, equipment and services.
• Own and maintain a complete set of tools necessary to perform duties.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.Knowledge: Methods, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles; Operational characteristics of a maintenance program; Methods and techniques of repair and preventive maintenance; Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions; Basic principles of welding.
  
  

Skills: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Abilities: Perform preventive maintenance and repair a variety of mechanical problems in vehicles and equipment; Use and operate hand and power tools and mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner; Maintain complete and accurate records of work performed; Work independently in the absence of supervision; Perform heavy manual labor.