What are the responsibilities and job description for the MECHANIC II position at City of Imperial Beach?
The vacancy is for one (1) full-time position.
All new hires will begin at Step 1 ($33.18 per hour). Employees receive an annual 5% step increase until reaching the top step of $44.47 per hour, contingent upon satisfactory performance.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work in maintaining the vehicles and mechanical equipment of the department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED & EXERCISED
Works under the direction of the Fleet Supervisor.
- Plans, carries out and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mechanical equipment, either personally, or through outside vendors.
- Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools.
- Tests, services and repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment.
- Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work.
- Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems.
- Cuts and welds metal and performs body repair, touch up and related work.
- Changes and repairs tires and tubes.
- Evaluates status of mechanical equipment and vehicles, and performs or schedules needed repairs.
- Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement.
- Develops shop procedures and budget data for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and mechanical systems.
- Purchases equipment, parts, and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical system maintenance.
- Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
- Assists in the preparation of bid specifications for vehicles and mechanical equipment.
- Assists in the preparation and administration of mechanical budgets in conformance with adopted policies and procedures.
- Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of equipment and mechanical equipment.
- May serve as a member of various employee committees.
Knowledge of:
Thorough knowledge of automotive mechanics; Considerable knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, fire pumps and valves, generators, and welding; price trends and grades or quality of materials and equipment; Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities; Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools used in modern equipment maintenance. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
Ability of:
Ability to establish and maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies and procedures; Ability to maintain effective accounting procedures; Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors and the public.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent plus some specialized training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field.
- Three (3) years of related experience, or
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSING & CERTIFICATES
Valid State Driver's with CDL endorsement, or ability to obtain one.
Applicants must successfully complete the following processes prior to starting employment:
- Interview process
- Live scan background investigation
- Pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen
- Professional Reference check
Complete job descriptions can be found here: Mechanic II.
Salary : $33 - $44