Diesel Mechanic

Job Title:

MECHANIC: DIESEL

Department:
Vehicle Maintenance

Reports To:

Director of Vehicle Maintenance

Directs Work Of: NA

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Effective Date(s): 2011; PG 1/1/2019

EEO-4 Classification:
Skilled Craft Worker

Normal

Work Hours:

7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Normal Work Days:
Monday through Friday

Education:

Minimum of high school diploma or the equivalent;

Experience:

Requires a minimum of six years of experience in vehicle maintenance and electronic system repair. Requires working knowledge of tools, equipment, and safety protocol applicable to vehicle and equipment repair work. The equivalent education, training, skills, knowledge and experience may be considered.

This is a skilled laborer position that performs preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel- and gasoline-fueled City vehicles and equipment by performing the following duties.

Other related duties may be assigned.

Diagnoses problems and determines parts, equipment, labor, and time required to perform repairs on vehicles and equipment to put them in operative condition. Completes PO tickets. Operates/drives repaired vehicles to verify conformance to specifications.

Repairs damaged vehicles and equipment, including installing new ignition systems, aligning front wheels, changing or recharging batteries, replacing transmissions and other parts, and overhauling gas or diesel engines. Provide roadside repair service. City vehicles and equipment include:
Front End Loaders, Lawn Mowers, Garbage Trucks, Diesel and non-diesel City Owned Vehicles

Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including oil changes and parts lubrication. Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on vehicles, and make adjustments.

Order and maintain adequate vehicle and equipment parts inventory; record and maintain vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance records including costs. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion.

Operate a variety of hand/power tools and machines such as a drill press, hand drill, grinder, saws, air tools, hand tools, cutting torches, and MIG welders.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills of equipment/tools used in performing work;
Pursues training opportunities. Consistently demonstrates a high level of competency in the use of tools/equipment used in work and constantly maintains equipment and tools in operational condition.

– Complies with relevant OSHA safety standards;
Observes safety and security precautions and procedures;
Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
Uses equipment, tools and materials properly. Demonstrates knowledge of relevant safety rules and safe operation of equipment.

- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, equipment operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Completes work in a timely manner;
Strives to increase productivity;
Works quickly.

- Follows instructions, responds appropriately to management direction;
Takes responsibility for own actions;
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to complete work; completes tasks on time. Employee is consistently at work as scheduled and on time for work assignments. Readily assists/volunteers to assist co-workers.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum of high school diploma or the equivalent;

Experience:

Requires a minimum of six years of experience in vehicle maintenance and electronic system repair.…