Mechanic

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Public Works Supervisor, perform regular scheduled servicing and unscheduled repairs to light vehicles, and medium to heavy equipment owned by the city.  Create a maintenance schedule for vehicles and equipment.  Inventory parts and arrange for key parts and supplies to be on hand before they are needed.  Assist Road Crew Foreman as Needed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to obtain a CDL within the first year of employment. 
• Service city owned vehicles and equipment to include but not limited to oil, air, and fuel filters, tires, wipers, glass replacement, lights, and belts
• Estimate the time needed to do servicing and schedule servicing accordingly
• Make recommendations to Public Works Supervisor for needed repairs for city vehicles and equipment.
• Assist road crew with emergency repairs of heavy equipment including loaders, graders, dozers, excavators, snow blowers and trucks
• Create a summertime schedule to repair winter equipment for the following years snow removal
• Maintain a clean shop environment
• Performs other related work as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Skills, Abilities, Qualification Requirements:

• Strong mechanical skills including welding, electrical and hydraulics
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years related experience preferred

Specific Skills and Abilities to the Job:

• Extensive mechanical knowledge, shop safety habits and a strong understanding of power and hand tools.
• Ability to function with a high degree of independence, while following the instructions of Supervisor and/or customer

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Public Relations:

Public relations shall be an integral part of each employee's job. Employees shall be courteous, helpful and conduct themselves in a manner which is appropriate for an employee and public service.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.