Road Department - Mechanic

• Performs a variety of gasoline engine, diesel engine, and heavy equipment inspection and repair.
• Analyzes and diagnoses vehicle problems, repairs vehicles, and overhauls engines.
• Completes required repair or maintenance work including tear-down, inspection, rebuilding or replacement of axles, rear ends, hydraulic cylinders, drive trains, gear boxed, pumps, lines, brakes, manual operated transmission parts, and ordinary automotive maintenance in accordance with work orders or assignments.
• Conducts basic electrical circuitry, maintenance, and repair; performs oxyacetylene and electric arc wielding.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools, welding and soldering equipment, and maintains tolerance.
• Operates diagnostic equipment; completes tune-ups and carburetor repairs; repairs air conditioning systems; and replaces windows and windshields.
• Determines material list of supplies needed for each work order.
• Refers to written orders, manuals, directions, and instructions, to complete work.
• Maintains daily computerized records of services and repairs; opens, tracks, and closes out work orders; and conducts data entry on work orders.
• Maintains maintenance schedules for County-owned vehicles and calls in vehicles for routine maintenance as scheduled.
• Reports defects, faulty, and broken or worn-out parts and equipment found on vehicles and equipment and submits list of needed parts for each vehicle to Foreman.
• Inspects equipment and tools for defects; performs repairs and maintenance on equipment, as able; assists Foreman in scheduling repairs when needed.
• Responds to service calls; retrieves or “jump starts” stalled vehicles; and transports vehicles to other specialized facilities as requested.
• Operates heavy equipment in the field as needed.
• Maintains work area and tools in a safe, clean condition; follows safety protocols to eliminate safety hazards.
• Notifies supervisor of necessary repairs or replacements.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Ensures work adheres to proper safety procedures.
• Complies with all property and department policies and procedures.
• Maintains and assures confidentiality of all departmental matters and records.
• Remains flexible in working hours as needed to meet deadlines and support organizational needs.
• Contributes to a team effort to achieve goals and deliver successful outcomes.
• Executes other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

The duties of this position are not limited to those set forth above. The incumbent will perform such functions, duties and assignments as directed by supervisor and consistent with ability, background and expertise.

• High school diploma/GED.
• Three (3) years of work experience with maintenance and repair of medium to heavy gasoline and diesel powered automotive or construction equipment, heavy equipment operation in the field, and maintaining inventory.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CLASS
  
  A) with N or X endorsement.
• A combination of relevant education and related work experience may be considered within six months.
• Valid driver’s license is required when operating a vehicle for work-related purposes.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment requirements.

• Goals, objectives, functions, policies, and procedures of Lincoln County.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety codes and procedures.
• Materials, methods, and equipment used in automotive and construction equipment repair.

• Operating air tools, including handguns, drills and ratchets and using oxy-acetylene torch.
• Reading and understanding shop manuals; and gauges and dials such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, and tachometers.
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