Equipment Mechanic - Fleet

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**GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION**

The employee is responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles,

including fire apparatus, garbage trucks, buses, mowers, heavy

equipment, and other mechanical equipment for the municipal fleet of the

assigned department. Maintains and repairs light and heavy-duty gas and

diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic, electrical, brake, A/C,

steering, and suspension systems. Responsible for receiving information

from drivers/operators, diagnosing the problem, and determining the

course of action necessary to make repairs.

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED**

Works under the supervision of the department Supervisor or designated

person.

**SUPERVISION EXERCISED**

None generally. May supervise temporary employees or community service

workers.

## Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

• Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented
  
  

by some trade school certificate or specialized training related to

automotive and diesel mechanics;

• Five (5) years of related experience; or
• Any combination of experience and training demonstrating the
  
  

knowledge and experience to perform the work.

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• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**\
• Valid Arizona drivers license or ability to obtain it within 6
  
  

months of hire.

• Incumbents assigned to Public Works will be required to possess and
  
  

maintain a CDL endorsement or ability to obtain one within 6 months

of hire.

• A Motorcycle Operator License may be required depending on the area
  
  

of assignment.

• Technical certifications from the National Institute for Automotive
  
  

Service Excellence (ASE) and/or Emergency Vehicle Technician are

Preferred And May Be Required.

• Required to provide own hand tools.
• Additional technical certifications may be required for some
  
  

incumbents in this job class.

## Essential Functions

Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate

summaries of the job classification and what is required to perform it.

Performs maintenance, repairs, and adjustments on a diverse fleet of

light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, equipment, and machinery.

Inspects and diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems on

vehicles and equipment; determines the extent of necessary repairs.

Prioritizes work and performs repairs and maintenance within the scope

of authority and training and in accordance with all safety regulations

and procedures.

Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment to maximize

the effective life cycle, reduce downtime, and improve the productivity

of City workers; performs specialized repair and maintenance work to

bring vehicles and equipment into compliance with safety and regulatory

violations.

Inspect the safety and condition of vehicles and equipment, recommend

equipment replacement and major repair options, and install auxiliary

and specialized equipment.

Diagnoses and repairs vehicle and equipment engines and components,

including gasoline, diesel, and hybrid engines; uses technical manuals

and computer equipment to diagnose and correct problems.

Diagnoses and repairs vehicle and equipment electrical and computer

systems, fuel systems, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, brakes, drive

train, suspension, exhaust, and engine cooling systems; performs arc and

MIG welding as required.

Repairs air conditioning units.

Diagnoses steering and suspension problems and makes necessary repairs

and alignments.

Performs maintenance and repairs on small engine equipment such as weed

eaters, mowers, tampers, blowers, chain saws, mixers, and other small

engines.

Transports equipment from the field to the epair shop facility;

performs emergency repairs in the field as required; identifies and

reports vehicle problems requiring additional maintenance and repair;

notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority

and skills.

Test equipment for proper operation by operating/driving and using test

equipment.

Installs aftermarket equipment on City police and other vehicles and

maintains records of aftermarket equipment serial numbers.

Maintains records and logs of services performed and general vehicle

information; opens and closes work orders; and documents work hours,

parts used, and repairs completed.

Assists with training and cross-training of other mechanics.

Purchases parts and supplies used for vehicle maintenance and repairs.

Orders and replenishes necessary supplies and equipment. Maintains

inventory of supplies.

Performs work according to service manuals, schematics and hydraulic

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