Mechanic III

Performs intermediate skilled trades work carrying out a wide variety of complex mechanical repair tasks such as testing, inspecting, lubricating, repairing, and rebuilding all types of automotive equipment and machinery, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work performed under the moderate supervision of the Foreman II.

• Performs a wide variety of complex repairs on small engine and heavy‑duty automotive equipment and machinery. Includes designing, adjusting, repairing, replacing, inspecting, diagnosing, overhauling, troubleshooting, and testing various parts in engines, transmissions, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, water pump systems, foam systems, and other equipment including police fleet and fire trucks as assigned; inspects bodies and replaces body units and fixtures.
• Performs bumping, painting, heating, drilling, bolting, welding, brazing, soldering or cutting operations.
• Performs preventative maintenance for fleet vehicles, including tune‑ups, adjusting brakes, changing fluids and filters, etc.
• Operates various types of light and heavy automotive and power‑driven equipment with considerable skill; operates lathes, boring machines, drill presses, milling machines, sharpeners and other machinery in fabrication of parts and equipment; performs various welding, cutting and fabricating operations.
• Prepares records and reports, orders parts, and responds to services and field calls as necessary.
• May review and analyze work of Mechanics I and II.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years experience in repairing and overhauling a variety of automotive and other power‑driven equipment and machinery.

• Possess ASE Master Certification in Automotive/Light Truck or Medium/Heavy Truck upon hire.
• Ability to obtain a valid Class “A” Commercial driver’s license within probationary period.
• Must have sufficient tools to perform assigned duties as defined in the job description.

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding, keyboarding, repetitive movements), reading, writing, eye‑hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, using the telephone, contact with government officials and the general public, working overtime, and working inside and alone.

Work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to fumes or airborne particles, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non‑weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure to extreme cold (non‑weather), exposure to extreme heat (non‑weather) and exposure to the risk of electrical shock;

work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).