Class I Mechanic

POSITION DEFINITION: Performs skilled mechanical work in the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of diesel and gasoline-powered City vehicles, trucks, heavy and light equipment, small engines, and related mechanical equipment.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Receives oral or written instructions from the Fleet Services Manager, or his designee.  Plans and organizes work procedures using repair manuals, charts, and experience.  Operates all City vehicles and equipment as necessary, discusses vehicle performance with operators, and uses lifts or jacks to analyze, test, inspect, and diagnose problems.  Functions as a mechanic on any equipment in the field or at any shop the city operates.  Mounts, services, and repairs snow removal equipment.  Uses mechanics hand tools and power equipment to remove, disassemble, repair, rebuild, or replace defective parts or units.  Performs engine and transmission overhauls, electrical system repairs and rewiring, brake system repairs, clutch repairs, and replacements, hydraulic system repairs or replacements on sanitation trucks, and similar mechanical work.  Diagnoses major engine, transmission, brake, and exhaust after-treatment problems and prepares the vehicle for vendor warranty repair work when necessary.  Uses hand tools and power tools to repair damaged vehicle bodies body parts and auxiliary parts of equipment.  Uses hand tools and power tools to repair damaged structural members of vehicles and equipment and perform all necessary welding.  Grinds, files, and sands required surfaces using power and hand tools.  Resurfaces any damaged areas with a paint spray gun.  Installs any safety or emergency equipment on vehicles. Performs routine vehicle maintenance work including tune-ups, lubrications, oil changes, and tire changing and balancing.  Follows standard safety procedures and regulations in the automotive industry.  Completes all work orders and reports the status of vehicles and equipment to the Fleet Services Manager.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Requisition materials, parts, and supplies from the Automotive Stores Clerk. Recommends to the Fleet Services Manager and prepares vehicles and equipment for repair work by private vendors. Repairs and maintains power motors, snowblowers, pumps, grass mowers, and other mechanical equipment. Makes safety inspections of City vehicles involved in accidents. Installs a variety of attachments to vehicles including police vehicles and equipment. Operates all equipment and performs general maintenance as required. When directed, assist in snow and ice control operations.

SUPERVISED BY: Receives general supervision from the Fleet Services Manager or his designee.

• Thorough knowledge of the operation, repair and maintenance of motor vehicles, heavy duty trucks (class 5-8), heavy equipment and other mechanical equipment. 
• Thorough knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine repair and overhaul. 
• Thorough knowledge of truck air brake systems and diesel exhaust aftertreatment systems. 
• Thorough knowledge of metal fabrication, hydraulic and electrical systems. 
• Experience in automotive welding. 
• Skills in diagnosing and servicing automotive, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems using computer diagnostic equipment.  
• Ability to interpret drawings, diagrams, specifications and equipment manuals. 
• Ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing 25-50 pounds. 
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain or snow. 

• High school diploma and/or completion of a vocational-technical school program in automotive repair or the equivalent and four years experience as an automotive mechanic. 
• Two years of vocational training may be substituted by two years of additional experience.

• Valid Class A or B State of Connecticut Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must obtain ASE Certification in diesel engines within 180 calendar days of appointment to successfully complete the probationary period. Additional ASE Certifications are preferred but not required.

NOTE: Upon obtaining half of the necessary certification for ASE Master Medium Heavy Truck Mechanic status in the related job classification, the employee shall receive one (1) grade increase, payable with annual documentation that the certification is current. Upon obtaining full ASE Master Medium Heavy Truck Mechanic Certification in the related job classification, the employee shall receive one (1) additional grade increase, payable with annual documentation that the certification is current. 

The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility

This position is a Grade 8, Grade 9 (1/2 ASE), Grade 10 (Full ASE)

Salary : $69,462 - $88,663