Municipal Vehicle Repair Specialist

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Performs semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work in maintaining the vehicles and mechanical equipment for the City of Duncan.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the close supervision of the Shop Foreman.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, carries out and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mechanical equipment, either personally, or through outside vendors.
• Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools.
• Tests, services and repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work.
• Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems.
• Cuts and welds metal and performs minor body repair, touch up and related work.
• Changes flat tires.
• Evaluates status of mechanical equipment and vehicles, and performs or schedules needed repairs.
• Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement.
• Purchases equipment, parts, and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical system maintenance.
• Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
• Assists in the preparation of bid specifications for vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of mechanical budgets in conformance with adopted policies and procedures.
• Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of equipment and mechanical equipment.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

Answers telephone and radio in absence as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent plus some specialized training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of related experience, or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Thorough knowledge of automotive mechanics;
  Considerable knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, fire pumps and valves, generators, and welding; price trends and grades or quality of materials and equipment;
  Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities;
  Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies and procedures;
  Ability to maintain effective accounting procedures;
  Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion;
  Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors and the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Oklahoma State Driver's license or ability to obtain one, with a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier. (B) Must provide own tools.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Motorized vehicles for mechanical testing purposes, power and hand tools and equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work; mechanic's tools including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and other tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles; electronic vehicle diagnostic equipment; personal computer, calculator, phone; mobile or portable radio.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described 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 ADA disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is…