Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Job Title

This job class represents work responsible for the maintenance and repair of the organization's motorized vehicles and equipment.

• Plans, trains, and reviews the work for major and minor repairs to automotive diesel and combustion equipment.
• Plans, directs, and participates in the repair and maintenance of internal combustion equipment including diesels.
• Verifies the work for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Ensures the adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Schedules maintenance and repair of automotive and construction equipment; maintains records of all equipment repairs.
• Researches technical data required for the repair of automotive and construction equipment systems.
• Inspects and diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic defects and problems in automotive, construction, and other mechanical equipment.
• Performs diagnostic activities for electronic fuel systems and computer-controlled systems on gasoline and diesel engines; performs accurate measurements and tolerances.
• Replaces component parts on vehicles and equipment; performs engine tune-ups, rebuilding, and overhauling; performs safety inspections on vehicles and equipment; performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including lubricating and replacing worn parts.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains air conditioning systems.
• Analyzes failures, determines problems and causes, and recommends solutions.
• Performs gas welding and fabrication services; performs maintenance in specialized equipment including buses, scooters, and heavy equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(KSA's are the attributes required to perform a job; generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education or training).

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of a fleet maintenance program;
• Principles and techniques of supervision, performance management, and discipline;
• Methods and techniques of automotive repair and maintenance;
• Principles, workings, and parts of gasoline and diesel engines, electronic controls, electrical systems, fuel and hydraulic systems, transmissions, generators, pumps;
  Welding techniques;
• Price trends and grades or quality of materials and equipment; and
• Hazards and safety precautions used in maintenance and repair activities.

Skills to:

• Operate motorized vehicles for testing and diagnostic purposes;
• Operate power and hand tools and equipment for vehicle and equipment; and
• Read, understand, and apply technical manuals.

Ability to:

• Independently perform the most difficult diagnostic and repair services;
• Interpret, explain, and enforce organization policies and procedures;
  Operate power and hand tools and equipment for vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance; e.g., jacks, hydraulic lifts, hoists, gauges, air tools, electronic vehicle diagnostic equipment;
• Establish and maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies, and procedures;
• Maintain accurate and timely record keeping procedures;
  Complete assigned projects independently and in a timely manner;
• Work independently in the absence of supervision;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors, and the public; and
• Use a personal computer, telephone, and mobile or portable radio.

Safety Sensitive

Mineral County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer