JOB TITLE Mechanic DEPARTMENT City Garage CITY Non-Exempt FULL TIME YES GRADE 16.02
JOB SUMMARY
The person employed in this capacity will perform his/her duties under the direction of the Director of the City Garage. Performs semi-skilled and administrative work in maintaining the vehicles and mechanical equipment for the City of Jackson.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Provide preventive maintenance for all vehicles and mechanical equipment. • Operate a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand electric and air-driven tools. • Test service and repair vehicles and mechanical equipment. • Inspect, adjust, and replace necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work. • Repair brakes, engines, electrical, fuel, and hydraulic transmissions, ignitions, air exhaust axle assemblies, and related systems. • Change and repair tires and tubes. • Evaluate the status of mechanical equipment and vehicles and perform needed repairs. • Conduct various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective maintenance, repair, or replacement. • Provide emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate. • Must be able to perform clerical duties using Excel and Microsoft Word. • Perform all other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
TOOLSEQUIPMENT
• Motorized vehicles for mechanical testing purposes • Power and hand tools and equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work • Mechanics tools, including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and other tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles • Electronic vehicles diagnostic equipment • Personal computer, calculator, phone, mobile, or portable radio
REQUIRED EDUCATION DEGREES CERTIFICATES AND OR LICENSE
High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus specialized training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field. Three years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Drivers License.
EXPERIENCE TRAINING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL
• Thorough knowledge of automotive mechanics • Considerable knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, pumps, valves, and generators • Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities • Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance • Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
• Use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls • Reach with hands and arms • Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds • Occasionally lift weights up to 100 pounds • Have specific vision abilities, including: • Close vision • Color vision • The ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic, or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.
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