GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of apprentice level skilled tasks related to the maintenance, service, repair, and rebuilding of light or heavy duty mechanized vehicles, engines and equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Promotes and follows the City's mission statement, values and expectations.
Performs automotive and mechanical trouble shooting and analysis of malfunctions using various technical and computerized testing and calibration equipment (diagnostic computers, scanners, scopes, battery checker, pneumatic equipment, drill press, etc.) as needed to assure safe and efficient operation of City motor vehicles.
Inspects malfunctioning vehicles and equipment, determines source of problem and makes necessary repairs and adjustments to trucks, automobiles, and various light and heavy equipment such as tractor, graders, loaders, backhoes, police cars, dump and rodder truck, street sweeper, sanders, pumps, rollers, and lawn mowing equipment, etc.
Performs preventive maintenance and makes repairs to vehicles; maintains internal combustion engines (gas and diesel), carburetors, transmissions, differentials, air and hydraulic systems (turbo, super charger systems), electrical, computerized control systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, suspensions, brakes, tires, exhaust, etc.; performs emergency field repairs and service.
Disassembles and repairs motors and manual transmissions; repairs or replaces oil filters, carburetors, fuel pumps, and other parts; relines and adjusts brakes and differentials.
Installs, maintains and repairs electrical systems, components, parts, accessories and equipment; assures proper function of vehicle radios and communication equipment.
Fabricates tools and equipment parts which are not readily available; performs extensive metal fabrication (gun racks, cages, shields, steps, brackets, push bumpers, etc.), welding and hardfacing using electric and acetylene equipment.
Performs general vehicle inspection and certification, performs state emissions testing; checks and maintains service schedules consistent with manufacturer specifications.
Orders replacement parts, fuels and lubricates equipment; changes and repairs tires; completes vehicle maintenance records.
Services and replaces equipment parts such as radiators, generators, distributors, brakes and clutches as required; assists in the minor repair of damaged body frames.
Inspects City vehicles for conformance with state regulations and issues state inspection sticker under the guidance of the supervisor as appropriate.
Supervises the operation of the City shop in the absence of the shop supervisor. Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED; plus (1) one year of specialized technical or vocational training related to above duties;
Three (3) years of skilled mechanic experience in maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel engines;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience
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