Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Mechanic troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains a variety of vehicles and equipment for City departments.

• Perform a variety of vehicle maintenance, including oil changes, tire changes, and brake replacements.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems; remove and repair engines, transmissions, differentials, pumps, cylinders, and valves.
• Assist with the general cleaning of the shop, vehicles, and equipment.
• Weld and fabricate metal using a variety of tools and techniques.
• Participate in facilities maintenance and repair work.
• Set up new vehicles and systems with communications equipment, networking hardware, and safety equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED equivalent AND four (4) years of experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing various types of construction-related equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Customer service principles, practices, and etiquette.
• Records maintenance and retention policies and procedures.
• Work safety policies, procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Welding and fabrication methods.
• Electric and computer systems in vehicles.
• Hydraulic, electric, fuel injection and computer systems.
• General uses and functions of various vehicles and equipment used by the City.
• Reading and accurately interpreting repair and operator manuals.
• Operating various tools and equipment.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting vehicles and equipment.
• Interacting tactfully and professionally with City staff, outside agencies, and the public.
• Organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Completing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Analyzing complex issues and implementing appropriate responses.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Life Insurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Department of Retirement Systems Retirement Plan
• Teamster Pension
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
• Gym Membership reimbursement
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)

Ability to obtain a valid Class B commercial state driver's license within one (1) year of hire.