Fleet Services Mechanic

Fleet Services Mechanic

Are you a skilled mechanic with experience working on light-duty vehicles and trucks? Are you looking for an opportunity in a fleet environment? Are you interested in a job that works four 10s each week and includes fully-paid retirement and health benefits for you? If this sounds like you, then consider applying to be a Fleet Services Mechanic at the Churchill County Department.

This position focuses on the servicing, maintaining, and repairing of automobiles and trucks from the various county departments. The Fleet Services Mechanic position is important in ensuring the county's work gets done. They diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide spectrum of vehicles that are used by the Sheriff, Parks and Recreation, Road, and other county departments. Their work involves planned maintenance as well as diagnosis and repair of unexpected vehicle and equipment malfunctions of engines, electrical systems, brakes, rear ends, and more.

Consider working for Churchill County! The county pays 100% of the retirement contribution to PERS on your behalf (36.75% over and above your wage, equivalent to $11.61/hour or over $24,100/year). The county pays 100% of the employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $6.49/hour or $13,500/year). AND you will not have Social Security taken out of your paycheck, which results in an additional 6% take-home pay (equivalent to $1.89/hour or $3,900/year).

Distinguishing Characteristics This is a trade level classification that performs the most complex problem diagnosis and repair duties on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Diagnoses, repairs and overhauls gas and diesel vehicles and motorized equipment to include gas and diesel engines, transmissions, specialized electronics, air conditioning, fuel, brake, steering and suspension systems.
• Diagnoses, repairs and overhauls heavy equipment to include repairs on gas and diesel engines, electronic systems, hydraulics, cooling and fuel systems, brakes and steering.
• Installs and repairs electrical and communications systems, and installs and repairs emergency flashing and strobe lighting on vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Fabricates parts for vehicles and equipment.
• Performs inventory control and maintains sufficient stock, materials and supplies.
• Performs road and field service repairs on vehicles and equipment to include tire service, battery jumps and fueling; services equipment at pit and ensures compliance with MSHA regulations.
• Checks new equipment to ensure operational readiness and compliance to bid specifications.
• Coordinates and performs preventative maintenance on all vehicles and equipment in department inventory; arranges for outside mechanical services as required.
• Identifies repair parts; researches prices, quality and availability of parts; orders parts.
• Prepares cost estimates and provides recommendations in regard to feasibility of major repairs.
• Determines maintenance requirements for vehicles and equipment; provides recommendations for establishing maintenance levels and intervals.
• Completes repair orders for billing and record keeping in regard to vehicle and equipment service, maintenance and repair history by utilizing department software.
• Performs road maintenance and construction duties as required.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and Experience High School diploma/GED plus formal course work in…