What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Mechanic position at Middletown, City of (CT)?
Please review the City of Middletown's Application Instructions as your application constitutes as part of the examination process.
The purpose of this position is to repair and maintain City-owned vehicles and equipment and to oversee the work of other mechanics. The work is performed under the direction of the Fleet Services Manager.
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Oversees and performs skilled mechanical work in the overhaul, repair and maintenance of City vehicles, trucks, heavy and light equipment and other mechanical equipment. Inspects and diagnoses problems in vehicles and equipment.
• Assigns and reviews work; assists workers with unfamiliar tasks; trains new workers; works along side other mechanics. Assumes additional responsibility in the absence of the Manager. Monitors sexual harassment and drug/alcohol use as required.
• Operates all vehicles and equipment to identify problems and assist the Highway department as needed. Assists the Highway department with snow removal and control functions. Ensures seasonal equipment is ready for operation.
• Repairs landfill equipment.
• Performs the functions of all Garage personnel as needed; performs welding and fabrication functions as needed.
• Inspects repairs completed by in-house staff and outside vendors.
• Inspects cars, trucks and equipment for City purchase. Obtains parts for repairs.
• Works with Town Hall to monitor budget.
• Maintains records of all work performed.
• Performs other related functions as assigned or required.
Associate’s degree, formal apprentice program or equivalent in Mechanics/Repair training with seven years of progressively responsible vehicle and equipment repair experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Position requires a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL, if required Air Brake certification based on federal guidelines; Air Conditioning certification and the ability to obtain Confined Space certification within one year of appointment.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
• Requires the ability to perform basic level of data analysis including the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or reference data, statutes and/or guidelines and/or group, rank, investigate and diagnose. Requires discretion in determining and referencing such to established standards to recognize interactive effects and relationships.
• Requires the ability to persuade, convince, influence, train and monitor, in favor of a desired outcome. Requires the ability to act as a lead person.
• Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information such as regulations, blueprints, repair orders, invoices, specifications, purchase orders, warrantees, titles, daily diary, logs, memos, service records, catalogs, MSDS book, correspondence and general operating manuals.
• Requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing with the Manager and all Garage personnel, other City departments, vendors, dealers, customers and the public.
Mathematical Ability
• Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages and decimals; may require the ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions and algebra.
Physical Requirements
• Requires the ability to operate equipment and machinery such as radios, torches, air conditioning units and equipment, grinders, lifts, diagnostic equipment, hand and power tools, requiring monitoring multiple conditions and making multiple, complex and rapid adjustments. Ability to repair complex equipment and machinery.
• Requires the ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing coordinated movements such as repairing vehicles and equipment.
• Tasks involve the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling moderately heavy objects and materials, twenty to fifty pounds.
• Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.
Environmental Adaptability
• Ability to work under potentially dangerous and uncomfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as temperature, lighting and noise extremes, vibrations, machinery or traffic hazards can cause discomfort and where there is a risk of injury.
The City of Middletown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary : $71,760 - $89,128
