Street Division - Equipment Mechanic

EQUIPMENT MECHANIC CITY OF NORFOLK DEFINITION Under direction of the Street Shop Supervisor this position performs minor and major mechanical repair s to gasoline and diesel powered automotive heavy const ruction and other power-driven vehicles and equipme nt participates in a preventive maintenance program fo r City vehicles and equipment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Inspect diagnose and perform major and minor mech anical and electrical repairs on automobiles recreational vehicles gasoline and diesel-powered trucksengines and a variety of heavy and light equipment used in various work settings around the city. • Work with assigned tasks within an asset management software. • Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and eq uipment test drive and operate all vehicles andor equipment to diagnose and ensure workrepair has been completed. • Repair install modify and troubleshoot hydraulic systems. • Inspect diagnose and repair computerized electric al air-conditioning exhaust ignition systems cooling systems and mechanical systems in every a rea of equipment and vehicles. • Perform regular maintenance and repairs on automati c and manual transmissions differentials and clutches. • Replace flywheels drivetrains U-joints wheel oil seals kingpins hoses and all parts necessary on vehicles as required. • Install all parts equipment and other items as ne eded. • Repair adjust and replace brake systems including disc hydraulic and air brakes. • Install and repair replace lighting two-way radios emergencywarning equipment and other miscellaneous equipment on police cars fire and c ity equipment. • Weld fabricate and assemble parts and equipment fo r City automotive and heavy equipment. • Perform repairs by welding cutting and metal fabri cation by using ARC MIG TIG brazing and oxyacetylene torches and basic machine shop tools a nd equipment. • Troubleshoot difficult repair problems and create a fabrication solution. • Maintain inventory of parts supplies and tools ne cessary to perform maintenance and repair on City vehicles and equipment. • Perform general and state inspections and maintenan ce of City-owned vehicles. • Perform routine maintenance on vehicles including e xamining changing rotating and balancing tires conduct fluid checks repair flat tires. • Maintain work time and material records. • Maintain and clean work area. • Assistance with snow removal operating loader and s now pusher. • Perform other duties as required. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of • Automotive computer control systems. • Tools equipment and procedures used in the overha ul repair and adjustment of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. • Operation and care of internal combustion engines. • Methods materials equipment and tools used in ro utine welding and fabrication work. • Operation and repair characteristics of a wide vari ety of City owned vehicles and light and heavy equipment. • Operation and care of internal combustion engines a nd hydraulic equipment. • Safe work practices. Ability to • Use a variety of tools and equipment with skill. • Understand and follow oral and written directions. • Perform journey level equipment mechanical work inc luding the troubleshooting of vehicles and equipment for both major and minor repair work. • Work independently in the absence of supervision. • Accurately determine mechanical repair needs and es timate the cost and time of repairs. • Understand and follow oral and written instructions . • Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing . • Establish and maintain effective working relationsh ips with those contacted in the course of work. TRAINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of experience and training that wou ld provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a Class AO commercial drivers license wi th a tanker endorsement. Must have a valid Nebraska Drivers License. A typi cal way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be Experience Three to five years of experience in t he maintenance and repair of vehicles and diesel an d gasoline powered equipment. Training Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a l evel necessary for successful job performance including specialized training in maintenance and repair of g asoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Key N Never O Occasionally F Frequently A Always N O F A LIFTING X TRANSPORTING X PUSHING X PULLING X CLIMBING X BALANCING X STOOPING X KNEELING X CROUCHING X REACHING X SITTING X HANDLING X PINCHPICK X FEELING X TALKING X HEARING X FAR ACUITY X DEPTH PERCEPTION X COLOR VISION X FIELD OF VISION X TASTINGSMELLING X ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS N O F A EXPOSURE TO WEATHER X EXTREME COLD X EXTREME HEAT X WET ANDOR HUMID X NOISE INTENSITY LEVEL X VIBRATION X ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS X MOVING MECHANICAL PARTS X ELECTRIC SHOCK X HIGH EXPOSED PLACES X RADIATION X EXPLOSIVES X TOXICCAUSTIC CHEMICALS X POSITION CONTROLS STANDING 30 HAND-ARM 50 WALKING 30 FOOT-LEG 50 SITTING 40 STRENGTH LEVEL 50 - 100 Pounds