Mechanic Fleet Maintenance 1st Shift

This is technical work in the repair and preventive maintenance of cars, trucks, and vehicular equipment. Work is supervised, monitored, assisted, and sometimes inspected by a higher-level mechanic or a supervisor.

Bargaining Unit:
Service Employee's International (SEIU)

• Completes preventive maintenance on vehicles, trailers, or heavy equipment such, as oil changes, tire rotation, replacing filters, servicing transmissions, lubricating chassis and drive lines.
• Performs engine diagnostics with scan tools or laptop computers. Conducts test drives to verify drivability complaints and to verify the repairs made.
• Remove and replace parts and components as necessary, to repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Remove, replace, and modify as necessary, mufflers, tailpipes, and other exhaust components.
• Inspect, adjust, and repair as necessary, air and hydraulic brake systems.
• Inspect adjust and repair as necessary, heating and air conditioning systems.
• Inspect adjust and repair as necessary, driveline and suspension systems.
• Assists with the removal, repair, or rebuilding, of diesel and gas engines and automatic and manual transmissions,
• Assists with the repair of hydraulic systems including hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, and other components on heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Tow vehicles and equipment using a roll back and sling type wrecker
• Maintains written record of work performed.
• Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Thorough knowledge of all tools and equipment used in the trade and the ability to use these tools to perform repair work on vehicles/equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to weld and cut using gas or electrical equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information contained in technical repair manuals and electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to climb onto equipment and make repairs as high as 25’ in height.
• Ability to lift, bend, and twist while making repairs to vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Ability to tow downed vehicles and equipment
• Ability to tolerate exposure to fluids and solvents in vehicle repair work.
• Ability to perform continuous manual and physical labor while standing on cement floor.
• Ability to lift and carry bulky objects weighing up to 50 pounds (heavier objects with the assistance of another person) for distances up to 100 feet
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of pressure using tools that tighten, loosen, or cut.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and employees of other departments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally or in writing.
• A valid Kansas driver's license is required.
• A valid Kansas commercial driver's license (CDL) is required.
• Compliance with ASE policy will be required at time of hire and throughout duration of employment.
• Possession of at least two eligible ASE certifications when hired.
• Will require ASE certification attainment consistent with ASE policy.
• Preferred certifications from tracs A, E, L and T.
• Skill set will be the primary factor in determining hire, promotion, and transfer decisions between shops.
• There are five shops that specialize in the maintenance of heavy equipment, light vehicles, fire assets, body shop repairs, and light equipment.
• Staff assigned to the Heavy Equipment shop shall have extensive knowledge of diesel engines, as well as other equipment that is maintained in this shop.
• Staff assigned to the Light Vehicle shop shall have extensive knowledge of passenger vehicles and other assets that are maintained in this shop.
• Staff…