Student Mechanic

Student Mechanic

This position is responsible for assisting Mechanics in the diagnosis and repair of mechanical problems on a variety of vehicles and equipment. This position reports to the Fleet Services Coordinator.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists mechanics in the daily work of repairing and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
• Cleans vehicles and equipment to prepare them for repair.
• Transports vehicles to various locations, as needed.
• Picks up parts from various vendors as required.
• Cleans and maintains shop area.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Agency-Wide

Competencies:

Professional Excellence

Communication

Teamwork

Engagement

Public Service

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special

Qualifications:

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated preferred. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate technology program with an accredited college or university studying automotive technology or a closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance techniques as related to division equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and procedures used in the diagnosis and repair of equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical theory.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in the diagnosis of mechanical problems for a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in welding and parts fabrication.
• Skill in the maintenance of repair of department equipment.
• Skill in performing preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Skill in the use of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

Physical Demands:

The work is very heavy work, which requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

Work Environment:

The work is typically performed in a garage environment. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold, hot, or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.