Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

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Summary

Requires knowledge and skills to perform troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs on automobiles, light, medium, and heavy duty trucks, road construction and agricultural equipment; performs maintenance and repairs all county owned vehicles and equipment; uses county's fleet maintenance software and database to record repairs. The Mechanic will possess and maintain a State of Texas vehicle inspector license while employed with Comal County.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include the following:

* Performs preventive maintenance checks, services and repair on cars and light trucks in the areas of electrical, brakes, steering and suspension, heating and air conditioning, and trailers; installs accessories, law enforcement equipment and radios in vehicles and equipment.

* Performs preventive maintenance checks, services and repair on medium and heavy-duty trucks, construction and agricultural equipment in the areas of electrical, brakes, steering and suspension, HVAC, and trailers; installs accessories, law enforcement equipment and radios in vehicles and equipment.

* Performs State of Texas vehicle inspections and issues annual state safety inspection certificates.

* Road tests equipment; drives trucks or equipment as required; inspects vehicles in the shop and field.

* Reads and interprets printed and electronic manuals, drawings and specifications.

* Uses and maintains a full set of hand, power and shop tools. Uses test lights, multi-meters, precision measuring devices and hand held diagnostic equipment.

* Observes safe work methods and utilizes safety equipment related to the work; safely handles and disposes of hazardous waste materials.

* Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Note:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is assigned by the supervisor.

Mandatory Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; one (1) year vehicle maintenance experience or equivalent automotive/diesel vocational school graduate. Must be able to read & understand Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used as part of job; as well as applicable safety rules & regulations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess and maintain a minimum of a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank vehicle and air brake endorsement; must provide a three (3) year driving history record in order to operate county vehicles. Possess and maintain a State of Texas vehicle inspector license or be able to pass the state exam within six (6) months of hire and maintain the vehicle inspector license through the course of employment with Comal County.

OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to establish and maintain an effective and cooperative working relationship with other employees. Must be able to operate in a strenuous environment both indoors and outdoors under all weather conditions.

Desired

Minimum Qualifications

TRAINING

ASE certifications preferred, but not required in either: T4 Brakes, T5 Suspension & Steering, T6 Electrical/ Electronic Systems, T7 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, T8 Preventive Maintenance Inspection, A4 Suspension and Steering, A5 Brakes, A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems, A7 Heating & Air Conditioning.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; present information in one-on-one and small group situations with other employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out uninvolved written or oral instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job…