Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Earned Personal Days, and Paid Parental Leave.

Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.

Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

Under general supervision, the Mechanic 2 diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, maintains and repairs County vehicles and equipment including gas, diesel and propane powered engines.

• Performs maintenance and major mechanical repair work on County vehicles and equipment including gas, diesel and propane powered engines (e.g., tunes engines, rebuilds and replaces engines, hydraulic systems, brake and exhaust systems, changes fluid, replaces headlights, signal lights, tires, radiators, etc.)
• Fabricates or modifies parts as needed to perform repairs
• Operates test equipment or talks to operator to locate mechanical problems
• Uses hand and electric tools to perform repairs
• Operates overhead crane to remove and replace parts and supplies
• Operates pickup truck and wrecker
• Performs repairs on vehicles and equipment on road call emergencies
• Picks up supplies and equipment needed for repairs and maintenance
• Maintains records of equipment repairs and maintenance (e.g., oil changes, lubes, parts replaced, tune-up, dates, etc.)
• Records daily use of fuel
• Completes time sheets recording hours worked by mechanics
• Oversees work of mechanics
• Maintains adequate supply of parts and supplies needed for maintenance and repair
• Welds cracked or broken metal parts and appendages on equipment and vehicles
• Cuts shapes and fabricates brackets, hinges, special tools, etc.,
• Attends meetings and serves on committees, as directed
• Attends training and seminars, as directed

Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or technical training institute with major course work in Automotive Technology, Automotive Technician, Automotive Maintenance and Repair or Diesel Technician or closely related field and two (2) years' work experience in performing equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• County and departmental goals and objectives*
• County and departmental policies and procedures*
• Two-way radio operation; mechanical maintenance
• Heavy and medium duty equipment maintenance and repair
• Vehicle maintenance and repair
• Proper lifting techniques
• English grammar and spelling
• Office practices and procedures

• Welding
• Soldering
• Motor vehicle operation
• Use and operation of medium and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment
• Use of bench and hand tools

• Interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals, and manuals
• Deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context
• Read, copy, and record figures accurately
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
• Copy records precisely without error
• Complete routine forms
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Travel to and gain access to worksite.

• Must possess a valid state of residency driver’s license.
• Must remain insurable under the County’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Must have, or be able to obtain within the first ninety (90) calendar days of appointment, a valid Class A - Commercial Driver's License issued by the state of residency.

The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Cell phones and/or two-way radios; computer, copier, fax, telephone, scanner, and other standard modern/business office equipment; wrecker, motor vehicles; adjustable widemouth pliers,…