What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic I, II, III position at City of Gainesville, GA?
Perform difficult skilled work in repair and maintenance of automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, and other gasoline and diesel equipment, including diagnosis, repair and preventive maintenance activities.
Performs complex skilled mechanic work in repairing and overhauling chassis units including automobile engines (regular and electronic ignition systems), brakes
systems (drum, disc, and air systems) alternator charging systems, differentials, air conditioning and electrical systems.
Performs routine scheduled preventive maintenance on vehicles, including tune-ups, changing oil and filters, changing air filters, mount, balancing, and rotating tires.
Perform routine transmission fluid checks and services.
Performs complex skilled mechanic work on Police Cars, Fire Apparatus, and Transit Buses (Public Works only).
Adjusts and relines brakes and maintains hydraulic systems and electrical systems.
Operates test equipment in detecting mechanical defects in equipment. Make decisions determining repair or replacement of defective units or related parts.
Customize vehicles to include removing, installing, and or repairing specialty equipment.
Repair various specialty equipment, air compressors, pneumatic accessories, pumps, and related machinery and small equipment.
Travel to job sites to diagnose and/or repair equipment; tows equipment to shop as needed.
Conduct inspections, road test vehicles, complete and sign work orders, clean work area.
Mechanic II and III will perform more heavy line and extensive diagnostic duties including but not limited to overhauls of internal vehicles and equipment systems, such as engines, transmissions, and drivetrains on light to heavy duty vehicles.
Employee is subject to recall and/or mandatory overtime for emergency situations.
Performs other related duties as required.
This position requires to be part of an “On Call” rotation to respond to emergency calls after hours (Public Works only).
Education and Experience:
High School or vocational school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented with training in auto mechanics.
Six months automotive or heavy truck/equipment experience.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.
Will qualify for Mechanic II if the following conditions are met:
Two years of experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment and vehicles.
Will qualify for Mechanic III if the following conditions are met:
Five years of experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment and vehicles.
Licenses and Certifications:
ASE Certification Preferred.
Valid Class B CDL Driver's License (or ability to get within 12 months) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (Public Works only).
Will qualify for Mechanic II if the following conditions are met:
Obtainment of 4 ASE certifications OR any combination of verifiable industry or manufacturer specific certifications will be considered, at the department’s discretion.
Said certifications will be required within 12 months of employment.
A/C Recycle Recovery Certificate within 90 days of becoming Mechanic II
Will qualify for Mechanic III if the following conditions are met:
Obtainment of 8 ASE certifications OR any combination of verifiable industry training or manufacturing specific certifications will be considered, at the department’s discretion. Said certifications will be required within 12 months of employment.
Refrigerant License within 90 days of becoming a Mechanic III.This position is classified as safety-sensitive. Incumbent will be subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.
Salary : $41,288 - $63,918