Chief Mechanic

Job Title

Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic

Under general direction schedules, arranges and assigns employee workloads, orients and trains staff, evaluates performance and recommends disciplinary actions; inspects, disassembles and rebuilds or replaces major units such as engines; transmissions and hydraulic systems; tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency; tests working systems, components and accessories; makes necessary adjustments and replaces worn or damaged parts; ensures that vehicles and equipment are serviced and maintained by replacing filters and worn and damaged parts or adding fluids as needed and performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request.

• Assists in recruiting and interviewing new employees.
• Orients and trains staff on operations and procedures in vehicle maintenance.
• Assigns workloads and monitors employee performance; may assist employees as needed.
• Schedules and conducts monthly safety meeting, informs staff of changes in operations and procedures.
• Prepares shop invoice of vehicle and/or equipment brought in for repairs, attaches vendor invoice and forwards to Administrative Assistant.
• Maintains and documents Lubricate/Fluid Log of fluids used.
• Maintains various Equipment/Vehicle Inventory Lists of serial numbers to reference and identify equipment brought to shop for repair.
• Prepares requisition of parts ordered and vendors.
• Documents service log and forwards to Administrative Assistant for entry into computer for fuel usage. Maintains a reference file of vendors and suppliers.
• May use technical reference repair manuals to diagram repairs or assemble/disassemble equipment. Forwards machining and electronic repairs to outside vendors.
• Assists mechanic in troubleshooting malfunctions to determine cause and type of repair needed.
• Assists mechanic in rebuilding engines in heavy equipment, vehicles, and tractors.
• Researching and preparing torque specifications.
• Confers with mechanic and inspects equipment to determine type of repair needed and parts and supplies to perform repair.
• Assists in performing major overhaul repairs to include, rebuilding hydraulic systems, cylinders, and standard transmissions.
• Using air buffing machine resurfaces heads and repairs vehicle; replaces rod and main bearings.
• Must be able to test drive equipment to ensure quality and safety.
• May inspect gasoline and diesel fueled vehicles and equipment to determine type of repairs needed. Repairs hoses, fuel, hydraulic lines, and belts.
• Replaces water and fuel pumps as needed.
• Inspects tires for wear and tear; plugs holes or replaces tires as needed; stockpiles worn or damaged tires for disposal.
• Replaces blown bulbs and fuses, inspects signaling equipment and safety lights to ensure proper operation.
• Replaces worn windshield wipers and electrical wiring.
• Be willing to work during non-duty hours, holidays, and weekends when necessary to achieve goals.
• Communicate in person, over a two way radio, and cell phone.
• Being part of the on call rotation for periods of 2 weeks is required.

Education & Experience Guidelines Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training High School Diploma/GED. Training equivalent to apprenticeship/applied training in auto mechanics.

Experience Five (5) years experience in automotive and heavy equipment mechanics.

Licenses or Certifications Required Valid State Issued Driver's License

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

• Knowledge of:
  Vehicles and equipment repair and maintenance to include overhauling engines, major assemblies, repairs, tuning and preventive maintenance.
• Small engine repair and maintenance.
• Organization and operational procedures of vehicle maintenance shop of public works department.
• Public works safety rules and procedures.
• Policies, rules and regulations of the City of Phenix City.

• Ability to:
  Read to comprehend operator and reference manuals, directives, gauges and indicators. Writing skills to prepare non-complex forms, records and work orders.
• Verbally communicate to issue instructions to work crew and with vendors or suppliers.
• Count, add and subtract numbers using decimals.
• Plan and assign work, counsel employees and rate performance.
• Diagnose mechanical problems with vehicles and equipment.
• Safely operate vehicles and equipment to ensure repairs are properly completed.
• Use shop equipment to include air buffer, welding torch and hydraulic lifts.
• Exercise judgment particularly in tasks involving safety of self and others or efficiency of operations.
• Lead and motivate subordinates to accomplish objectives.
• Work independently from administrative direction with assignments in terms of broadly defined functions.
• Work in a…