Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

(These are illustrative in nature and are not meant to be a comprehensive list)

• Completes the preventive maintenance on vehicles, trailers, or heavy equipment such as oil changes, tire rotation, replacing filters, servicing transmissions, lubricating chassis, and drive lines
• Performs engine diagnostics with diagnostic scan tools. Conducts test drives to verify drivability complaints, and to verify repairs made
• Removes and replaces all parts, and components as necessary to repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Inspects, adjusts, repairs, and replaces hydraulic brake systems, heating and air conditioning systems, driveline and suspension systems, and engines and transmissions
• Repairs hydraulic systems including pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, as they pertain to heavy vehicles and equipment in the public works fleet
• Maintains written records of work performed in the form of “preventative Maintenance Safety Inspection and Service Forms”
• Maintains shop equipment and work space cleanliness.
• Ensures all safety components/features from all equipment are operational and in proper use
• Strives to increase productivity by completing maintenance and repair work in timely and efficient manner
• Maintains equipment and parts, and determines inventory spare part levels
• Adheres to all GMPs and relevant SOPs
• Completes work orders on all vehicles
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe work area, follows OSHA safety procedures and guidelines
• Follows OSHA safety procedures and guidelines
• Follows and adheres to all Hazmat compliance and Spill Prevention Control & Counter measurement Plan (SPCC)
• Performs preventative maintenance, lubrication and adjustments according to manufacturer’s guidelines on snow removal machines, heavy equipment, and other company vehicles
• Performsotherrelateddutiesasrequested

• Considerable knowledge of the mechanics and operating principles of both diesel and gasoline internal combustion engines and hydraulic systems
• Knowledge and ability to perform a variety of repair, overhaul, preventative maintenance, and operational readiness of all public works equipment
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Employee must provide their own tools sufficient enough to perform all work described above on all the public works equipment
• Ability to cut steel and aluminum with gas torches, plasma torch, or electrical equipment
• Ability to weld mild steel, in the form of MIG, and stick welding
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information contained in technical repair manuals, and electrical diagnostic equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Must be willing to accept assignment to mandatory overtime for emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must exhibit good judgment in daily maintenance activities
• Must exhibit the ability to learn and apply new skills
• Ability to perform in a courteous and professional manner at all times
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and superiors
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, crouch, crawl, push/pull Ability to tolerate exposure to fluids and solvents in vehicle repair work
• Ability to perform continuous manual and physical labor while standing on a cement floor
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds (heavier objects with the assistance of another person) for distances up to 100 feet.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of pressure using tools that tighten, loosen, or cut.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions, including major rain, snowstorms, and any department related emergencies
• Ability to…