Public Operations Mechanic

Dept. /Div.: Public Operations Engineering Status: Non-exempt

General Definition of Work
Performs difficult technical work of repairs, maintenance, and operations of Public Operations
Engineering fleet vehicles and equipment, completing maintenance reports, and related work as apparent
or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned Supervisor. Limited
oversight is exercised over the Public Operations Mechanic.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Monitors, maintains, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on assigned department fleet
vehicles, wash bay and other departmental equipment; troubleshoots and diagnoses mechanical issues
and formulates solutions.
Manages maintenance cost and inventory of parts and supplies.
Cleans and maintains working area and shop; ensures safe daily operations.
Receives work orders; completes required reports and documentation once maintenance is completed.
May be assigned to special projects and assignments depending on assigned department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of the practices and techniques of equipment and vehicle repair;
comprehensive knowledge of the safe operation of medium to heavy construction equipment and
vehicles; comprehensive knowledge of diagnosing mechanical issues; skill in the use of personal
computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; skill in the use of hand
and power tools; skill in the use of mechanical diagnosing equipment; skill in the use and operation of
assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to perform manual labor; ability to pay close attention to small
details; ability to work and coordinate on multiple congruent projects; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, vendors, and the general public.

Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED and extensive experience performing mechanical repairs, or equivalent
combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires using hands
to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires speaking or hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or
crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions and occasionally
requires standing, walking, sitting, and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal
communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and
conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to
perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral
communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small
defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s

length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings
and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious
places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently
requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and requires exposure to toxic or caustic
chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure
to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and
exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective
equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Special Requirements

May be required to gain additional trainings and certifications based on assigned department.
Valid commercial driver's license in the State of Indiana, may be required.
Braun lift Certification (or able to obtain within 9 months of hire date)
May be required occasional after-hours or emergency responses.
Must possess a complete set of personal mechanics tools.
Liability Insurance required of personal tools.