Job Details

Starting $18.64/hour, plus a generous benefit package including PTO, 11 paid holidays, Pension, Insurance, and more.

Under general supervision, performs skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of City owned vehicles and motorized equipment. Employee is responsi­ble for assignments ranging from minor adjustments to complete engine overhauls and component rebuilds, including gasoline, diesel, computer related components, and hydraulic systems and equipment. Employee must exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing assigned tasks. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy when working with coworkers, department heads, and supervisors. Reports to the Fleet Management Manager.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Schedules and performs preventive maintenance on departmental vehicles and equipment.
• Completes work orders and turns reports into manager upon completion of each repair.
• Performs adjustments, repairs, scheduled maintenance to air conditioning and heating systems.
• Performs major and minor repairs on small equipment; mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, etc.
• Adjusts and makes repairs to gas and diesel engines; carburetors, generators and related units; replaces all worn or defective parts.
• Repairs and adjusts hydraulic and vacuum operated systems; replaces hydraulic motors, hoses and fit­tings; installs and adjusts power takeoffs.
• Performs major and minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on power drive, brakes, steering mecha­nisms, and electrical, cooling and related systems on motorized equipment and vehicles.
• Performs welding and fabrication/machine work incidental to completion of repair assignments.
• Diagnoses and repairs computer/electrical problems in equipment, including electrical shorts, batteries, alternators, and lights; performs computer diagnosis to determine system operation problems.
• Performs emergency vehicle/equipment repair after hours and weekends on an as needed basis.

Position may be required to work on weekends and holidays, to include religious holidays, as needed. May be required to work during a declared emergency or required to work during an undeclared emergency or in the aftermath of an event associated with a declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee’s Manager or designee will make the determination when the employee will be required to work.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTION