Motor Equipment Repairman

MOTOR EQUIPMENT REPAIRMAN - DPW GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES: Skilled automotive and truck repair performed at the

journeyman level. Duties involve responsibility for the application of

skills and knowledge in the maintenance repair, and overhaul of trucks,

specialized construction and maintenance equipment, automobiles and

other vehicles utilized in municipal operation. SUPERVISION: Work is

performed under supervision in accordance with accepted trade practices

adapted to municipal requirements with review through inspections and

tests during process and completion. Instructions may be oral or written

and are accompanied by drawings and sketches when necessary. ESSENTIAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: The essential functions or duties listed

below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work

that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties

does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related,

or a logical assignment to the position. Maintains and repairs passenger

vehicles, trucks, backhoes, loaders, compressors, sweepers, rollers, and

all other specialized municipal construction and maintenance equipment

including accessories and appurtenances. Must have ability to operate

welding, cutting, and brazing tools utilized in repair work. Repair and

adjust brakes, transmissions, rear ends, electrical, and cooling

systems. Repairs, straightens and finishes damaged metal on autos,

trucks, and construction equipment. Repairs and maintains hydraulic

systems on construction equipment and Refuse and Recycling Collection

vehicles. Performs such other related duties as required. EDUCATION AND

EXPERIENCE: Graduation from a standard high school, vocational school,

or the GED equivalent. ASE certification in four (4) of the following

areas: Electrical, Diesel, Gasoline, Steering and Suspension; Drive

Train; Brakes; and Preventive Maintenance Inspection. Class B CDL and

1C, 2A, 4E, and 4G hoisting license required or ability to obtain

necessary licenses within six months of hire. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Thorough knowledge of departmental operations, ability to apply

knowledge and experience to any departmental function; skill in

performing work at the journeyman level; skill in operating specialized

construction and maintenance of motor equipment. Working knowledge of

the Geography of the City. Ability to follow oral and written

instructions, frequently of a technical nature. The work involves

numerous standardized practices, procedures, or general instructions

that govern the work and in some cases may require additional

interpretation. Judgment is needed to locate, select and apply the most

pertinent practice, procedure, regulation or guideline. Ability to

communicate effectively both orally and in writing; strong communication

skills in relaying important information and ability to deal

appropriately with other employees, department heads and City officials.

Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to understand and

follow directions and take the initiative in completing assignments.

Ability to complete work under pressure while maintaining a high degree

of accuracy in accordance with work deadlines. Ability to follow

departmental rules, regulations, policies & practices in all aspects of

job. Ability to establish and maintain effectively working relationships

and work cooperatively with coworkers, City officials, other City

employees and the public. Ability to communicate effectively with the

public in a courteous and professional manner.