Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is a second shift position - four-day work week in summer and five-day work week in winter.

• Operates the airport fleet repair shop; services and repairs all airport vehicles including many specialized pieces of equipment including snowplows, snow blowers, sprayers, public safety vehicles, sand spreaders, mowers, tractors, and many other items, both small and large;

• Prepares and recommends annual fleet repair budget

• Experience with A/C systems and BUS diagnostics skills

• Fabricates special equipment

• Performs preventive maintenance on all vehicles on a scheduled basis;

• Installs accessory equipment oversee and directs assigned personnel;

• Maintains tool and work areas in a clean and orderly condition;

• Performs duties in accordance with the airport's safety rules and operating regulations and practices;

• Maintain complete parts inventory' ordering of materials and supplies;

• Reports irregularities and abnormal conditions;

• Assists in the training of other employees;

• Assists employees of equal or higher classification;

• Performs general airport maintenance,

• Operates snow removal equipment and perform snow removal duties as required.

• Keeps records, purchases, and stocks mission critical spare parts for the equipment used at the airport;

• Create, maintain, and update a comprehensive preventive maintenance /m schedule for all airport equipment.

• Provide input for long term vehicle replacement program to include end of life, replacement & acquisition of fleet vehicles.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to repair and maintain gasoline and diesel engine heavy-duty trucks and equipment.

• Ability to maintain records for vehicles, spare parts, maintenance schedules;

• Ability to oversee the work of others;

• Ability to learn airport operations related to on airfield driving and communications.

• Knowledge of airport fire trucks operation, repair & regulations of operation.

Requirements

Experience and Education Requirements

High school equivalent education with at least 3 years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, including heavy-truck and equipment;

Position requires basic computer operations experience, including strong working knowledge of email, word processing and spreadsheet applications (Microsoft products desirable).

Supervision

Received

Requirements

Number of

Oversight -- Work objectives are set by supervisor; the methods of performing tasks are frequently left to the judgment of the employee with a supervisor giving occasional instruction or advice on decisions.

No formal responsibility for supervising other employees.

Direct Reports

0

Indirect Reports

0

Special Requirements

• Pass a pre-hire drug screen and random alcohol and drug testing

• Must be able to obtain a FWACAA-issued AOA Driving Privileges

• Pass federal fingerprint based criminal history background check

• Available for recall during non-duty hours for emergencies, snow removal or other required duties

• Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License Class B or higher or be able to obtain a Class B within 6 months.

Physical Requirements

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Physical Activities

Climbing

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Stooping/

Bending

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles

Kneeling

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Hand-arm Manipulation/Reaching

Manual control or manipulation of objects through hand and/or arm movements, which may or may not require continuous visual control

Standing

Particularly for sustained periods of time

Walking

Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

Pushing

Using…