Mechanic Operator

Expected Salary Range $24.40 to $27.04. Full Salary Range $24.40 to $40.77.

Associate's degree from an accredited college in diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics or related field and one (1) year of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions. 

OR 

A combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Required Special Qualifications:

Possession of a valid Minnesota Class “A” driver’s license with tanker endorsement is required within 12 months of employment

 Desirable Qualifications:

ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification for Automobiles or Trucks.

Note: Individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment drug test per the Omnibus Transportation Testing Act of 1991 and will be subject to subsequent testing as required per the regulation.

• Performs mechanical work on diesel and gasoline engines, relining and adjusting brakes, carburetors, ignition systems, generators, etc.
• Performs inspections on commercial vehicles and trucks.
• Diagnoses vehicles and equipment for mechanical and electrical problems.
• Operates snow removal equipment and vehicles as needed during winter months.
• Works on motor pool vehicles and other county vehicles and equipment as necessary.
• Performs duties of fabricator and welds as necessary. Repairs snowplow equipment, truck boxes, equipment booms, etc.
• Diagnoses and repairs snow equipment including sanders, controllers, hydraulics, plows, etc.
• Operates medium or heavy equipment such as tandem trucks, motor grader, self-propelled rubber-tired roller, steel wheel roller, etc., to plow and sand roads, haul rock, roll chips on hot tar, etc.
• Responds to calls from the field for emergency repair of vehicles and equipment. Makes repairs on the roadside or at the job site.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of automotive, maintenance, construction, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines, and of mechanical components of automotive, maintenance, construction, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of electronic diagnosis equipment and use of laptops and scan tools.
• Knowledge of current emissions systems and their repair.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of equipment repair work.
• Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, automotive, maintenance, construction, and related equipment.
• Skill in the use of computers and technology.
• Ability to perform manual labor associated with major mechanical repair work in related equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain a clean working area.
• Ability to inspect a vehicle, identify and repair issues before they turn into problems.
• Ability to perform research to find solutions to mechanical or electrical issues.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

 Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Salary : $24 - $41