Mechanic

Department:                                 Road and Bridge

Position Control Number:          0200-046

FLSA Status:                                  Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime

Safety Sensitive Designation:    This position is designated as safety-sensitive.

Random Drug/Alcohol Test:       Yes

Opening Date:                               April 02, 2025                         

Closing Date:                                 April 16, 2025   at 11:59 PM

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job.  The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.  Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress.  Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for performing fleet maintenance and mechanical repair on engines, components, and electrical systems of County vehicles and heavy equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Analyzes and diagnoses mechanical problems and malfunctions of engines including vehicles and heavy equipment utilizing the OTC monitor.
• Pulls, replaces, or rebuilds front ends, ball joints, tire rod ends, springs, idle arms, shocks, ignition switches, etc. as needed for dump trucks and vehicles.
• Performs electrical work including repair and rebuilding of electronic brake systems, alternators, starters, and wiring.
• Analyze ABS system failures and diagnoses needed brake work.
• Replaces brake shoes and pads, turns rotors and drums with brake lathe, and packs wheel bearings on vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Services, replaces, and recharges air conditioning units in vehicles as needed; calculates the needed amount of refrigerant; replaces and recycles refrigerant through the air conditioning recovery, recycling, and recharging system.
• Changes oil, lubricates vehicles, and changes oil and air filters.
• Completes engine tune-ups, tire changes and rotation, and other maintenance work on vehicles, tractors, sweepers, and other heavy equipment.
• Pulls and replaces airbag systems, gas tanks, dump truck tire bolts, rear springs, heater cores, power steering pumps, ignition switches, lights, and other vehicle parts/systems.
• Repairs vehicles in the field when inoperable.
• Replaces computers in vehicles.
• Receives written work orders; records work completed for each vehicle and number of hours required for repair.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other related duties as required.

PERSONNEL SUPERVISED: None

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Duties are performed in an environment with frequent exposure to undesirable weather conditions.  Careful attention must be exercised with the operation of equipment and the directing of traffic to reduce exposure to injuries. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• • Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of internal combustion diesel and gasoline-fueled engines and related mechanical systems.
  • Considerable knowledge of major vehicle repair and maintenance procedures.
  • Some knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of automotive and construction equipment trades.
  • Ability to note defects, damage, and wear in-vehicle systems and automotive/equipment components.
  • Ability to diagnose vehicle malfunctions.
  • Ability to prepare written work orders reflecting work completed.
  • Ability to read and write.
  • Ability to attend work regularly and reliably. 
  • Skill in the care and use of hand and light power tools.
  • Skill in the use of diagnostic and mechanical adjustment equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• • Ability to communicate orally, in person and by telephone. 
  • Ability to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch during vehicle repair.
  • Ability to negotiate cramped spaces.
  • Digital dexterity is necessary to push and pull tools, pushbuttons, and turn levers.
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
  • Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of high school or equivalency or vocational-technical course in Automotive Mechanics; some experience with vehicle and/or equipment maintenance, malfunction, diagnosis, and repair; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.