MECHANIC (50075524) Job Details | HHC

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Job Role Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining all Marion County Public Health Department and Health & Hospital Corporation vehicles and equipment, ensuring that all equipment is in safe working order

Associated Job Duties

Responsibility 1: 91%

• Maintain/repair all vehicles/equipment, including oil changes, brake jobs, tire repairs, engine overhauls, transmission replacements, drive line component replacement, chassis component replacement. Perform diagnostics and repair on all hand-held equipment and document all repairs/changes made to all equipment/vehicles. (2, 3, 8)

Responsibility 2: 2%

• Notify supervisor if assumed damage to vehicles/equipment was due to abuse/neglect by the operator. (1, 2, 3)

Responsibility 3: 5%

• Keep up-to-date with training due to the changing advancements of today’s equipment and vehicles. (1, 2, 3)

Responsibility 4: 2%

• Help with ground care, such as lawn care and snowplowing (1)

Responsibility 5:

• Participate in public health emergency preparedness exercises and in the response to public health emergencies, as directed
• Participates in a minimum of two HOPE events totaling a minimum of eight (8) hours annually
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Specialized education/training normally acquired through up to 18 months
• 1 to 3 year of previous experience
• High School Diploma

Licenses/Certifications Required

• Valid Indiana driver’s license;
• able to obtain class “A” CDL license

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skilled in use of mechanic’s standard auto-truck repair/tools and testing equipment (e.g. tire tools, compression gauge, timing light, etc.)
• Working knowledge of engines of fleet vehicles (cars, trucks) and equipment (vehicle-mounted/carried)
• Knowledge of safety precautions and their application in garage or field setting
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment; diagnose mechanical problems; perform standard repairs to department machinery; use reference/repair manuals; be flexible to changing work priorities; keep accurate /complete records regarding service inventory

Working Environment

Contacts – Internal/External:

• Department Staff
• Organization-wide staff

Mental/Visual/Physical Strain:

• Unconfined sitting 20%
• Standing or walking 50%
• Crouching, crawling, climbing, etc 30%
• Steady use of hands or fingers 50%
• Lift, carry, etc., with arms and legs 50%

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.