Service Department Mechanic

Job Title: Mechanic - Service Department

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Local Union #436 - Teamsters

General Description of Work: Performs maintenance and repair of City-owned vehicles and equipment; maintains maintenance records and recommends purchase of needed supplies.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from the Fleet Supervisor and occasionally the Working Foreman.

Schedule: 40 hours per week, more if required

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent. Must possess one (1) to three (3) years experience with automotive and truck repairs. Extensive knowledge of engines and mechanical parts. Ability to weld and paint vehicles and equipment. Ability to diagnose mechanical problems. Ability to work in uncomfortable surroundings and ability to work overtime is required. Must possess a valid Ohio Commercial Drivers License, preferably CDL Class A. An individual who poses a threat to themself or others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for the position.

Preferred Certifications:

ASE Master Mechanic. Any other relevant ASE Certifications.

Primary Duties: (includes estimated % of time spent on function; essential functions are identified by *)

• Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance (80%)
• Performs maintenance and repair of City-owned vehicles and equipment; diagnoses problem. Tests, disassembles, adjusts, replaces, repairs, welds, paints, and/or reassembles any equipment or unit such as engines, electrical systems, fuel systems, brake systems, cooling systems, drive train, body and chassis.*
• Maintains maintenance and repair records on vehicles and equipment.*

• Supervision 5%)
• Trains, assigns tasks, monitors and evaluates work of Assistant Mechanic.*
• Parts/Material Procurement (5%)
• Orders and picks up necessary replacement parts or materials for repairing and maintaining vehicles and equipment.

• Miscellaneous (10%)
• Furnishes and maintains all personally owned tools and equipment needed to perform work except for air compressors, welders, torches, tire machine, jacks, lifts, parts cleaner and battery charger.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to see, identify and distinguish hand signals in order to communicate with co-workers using heavy or noisy equipment.
• Ability to hear and possess an audible voice for two-way communication with flagmen working in congested roadways to control traffic.
• Ability to climb into and out of confined spaces, climb a ladder, and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and temperatures.
• Ability to work in unsanitary or hazardous conditions.
• Ability to follow all safety regulations
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with co-workers, public officials and the general public
• Ability to provide effective supervision
• Ability to maintain effective records
• Knowledge of required safety practices, policies and procedures
• Ability to work all sorts of hours and overtime situations
• Ability to work as a team and to work alone when asked(i.e. plowing for many hours)
• Ability to follow instructions from your supervisor and to work as directed in all situations and all duties as assigned as a Union Maintenance Worker

Work Environment:

• In emergency situations, the position of Mechanic may require providing routine and emergency Departmental services, working in noisy conditions, exposure to noxious fumes and toxins, working in hazardous or confined spaces, heavy lifting and working outdoors in all weather conditions and all hours of the day and days of the week including holidays.