Master Mechanic

Location: Bloomfield Hills

GENERAL SUMMARY
To perform highly skilled and complex mechanical repairs. Perform the duties of a mechanic
involved in inspecting, repairing, fabricating, rebuilding and maintaining Road, Police, Fire,
Building, Water & Sewer, light and heavy duty equipment. Ability to perform heavy manual
labor. Work special hours as required.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Crew Leader or Fleet/Facilities Manager
as well as the Superintendent of Public Works or the Director of Public Works. Supervision is
exercised over Auto Mechanics, Laborers, seasonal, part time employees or others, including
outside contractors assigned to assist the Motor Pool Division. May also be asked to assume
Crew Leader responsibilities in his/her absence, as directed by the F/F Manager,
Superintendent or Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform
job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Perform highly skilled and complex mechanical repairs on both light and heavy equipment
such as trucks, loaders, rollers, graders, bulldozers, gradalls, and tractors.

• Perform the duties of a mechanic involved in hands on repairs and maintenance of vehicles.

• Inspect equipment, analyze trouble and plan sequence of repair operations.

• Ability to engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods, in all types of weather and
under various working conditions.

• Perform bumping, painting, heating, drilling, bolting, welding (MIG, Stick, TIG), brazing, sand
blasting, soldering, or cutting operations.

• Adjust, or repair and replace parts in engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes and other
equipment.

• Train new employees in all phases of work including the operation of equipment, use of
tools and methods or procedures of work.

• Adjust or repair hydraulic systems and components.

• Maintain and instruct others on proper safety procedures.

• Respond to repair requests.

• Record daily work in Shop Floor system.

Classification

Title:

Master Mechanic 2

• Perform road service on equipment as required.

• Investigate complaints and equipment malfunctions.

• Coordinate parts runs; maintain sufficient parts inventory.

• Analyze performance of equipment.

• Participate in the selection of equipment and in the preparation of specifications for
purchase.

• Plow, shovel and salt streets, parking lots and sidewalks.

• Wash and clean administrative and other vehicles.

• Perform decontamination procedures on vehicles and other Township property
contaminated with blood or other bodily fluids.

• Recommend improved work methods and procedures, assist in training employees.

• Attend meetings and classes as identified by Bloomfield Township.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Bloomfield Township administrators.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency

• 3 to 5 years' experience

• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required
skills, knowledge and abilities
Licenses or Certifications
Michigan license, CDL with A and N endorsements, State of Michigan Certified as both a
"Master Heavy-duty truck mechanic" and "Master Automobile Mechanic"

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
Work special hours as required, including weekly rotating on-call assignments. May be called
upon to plow, shovel and salt streets, parking lots and sidewalks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Fire response vehicles and equipment desired.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

• Experience and considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in
the maintenance and repair of various types of heavy equipment and other power driven
equipment and tools.

• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Classification

Title:

Master Mechanic 3

• Skilled in the operation of a variety of tools and equipment used in the repair of trucks and
heavy equipment.

• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.

• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.

• Ability to analyze and repair mechanical failures.

• Ability to work effectively and establish good working relationships with other employees.

• Ability to work effectively with the general public.

• Good traffic record.

• Meet the physical and mental requirements as established by a licensed physician and/or
psychologist selected by Bloomfield Township.