Equipment Mechanic Ii; Transit

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Fleet Maintenance, City of Rocky Mount

This position is responsible for participating in the repair and maintenance of the City’s vehicle and equipment fleet. Responsible for providing service to all city fleet buses, PM and service repairs.

Rotating Shift: 1st shift 6:00am - 2:30pm and every other Saturday for 3 hours and the other 2nd Shift 2:30pm - 10:30pm and every other Saturday

• Inspects, diagnoses, and locates malfunctions in mechanical, electrical, air, and hydraulic systems.
• Performs general and skilled mechanical, hydraulic, and fabrication work.
• Operates diagnostic equipment and hand and power tools used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Replaces or repairs faulty parts, including wheel bearings, seals, clutches, shock absorbers, and exhaust systems.
• Responds to breakdowns in the field; makes field repairs or arranges transport of disabled vehicles to shop.
• Performs state required inspections; inspects and replaces emission control devices; completes inspection forms.
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Cleans and washes equipment and vehicles as needed.
• Cleans and maintains tools and work areas.
• Maintains work time and materials records.
• Prepares equipment for auction.
• Performs minor cutting and welding repairs; fabricates parts.
• Installs specialized equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to include call in for natural and man-made disasters to maintain and support all Departments.
• Service camera and bus equipment.
• Assess heavy and light duty repairs when needed.
• Key job repair tickets and ordering parts.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

• Possession of North Carolina Class B- CDL is required for this position.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of City vehicle and equipment characteristics.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Skill in the operation of job-related diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Skill in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical equipment.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skill in setting priorities for competing projects.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

The Lead Mechanic assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines include department and division policies; equipment and vehicles repair manuals; and safety regulations. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

The work consists of related technical duties. The variety of vehicles and equipment to be maintained contributes to the complexity of the position.

The purpose of this position is to participate in the repair and maintenance of the City equipment and vehicle fleet. Success in this position contributes to the provision of a safe…