City of Fairhope (AL)
Under the supervision of the Mechanic Maintenance Supervisor, the employee performs skilled mechanical duties at the journeyman level in the maintenance and repair of all types of automotive, construction, and special purpose vehicles and equipment used by the City. The employee diagnoses mechanical problems and performs skilled tasks in mechanical repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered automotive and heavy equipment using standard practices and equipment of the trade. Employee uses independent judgment in diagnosing equipment problems after receiving oral instructions from supervisor. The type of mechanical work performed ranges from simple preventative to complete teardown and rebuild of major components. The employee locates and orders replacement parts; performs hydraulic repairs and other activities as required. The employee also maintains records of repair and maintenance work. Supervisor may check work during repair or test running conditions after work is completed. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screens.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Repair Performs general service and/or preventive maintenance on various makes and models of heavy equipment following departmental policies, manufacturer's specifications, manuals, and safety guidelines to ensure equipment is in good working condition, is safe to operate, and to prevent mechanical breakdowns of equipment.
Performs general diagnostic, overhaul, and repair work on light, medium, and heavy trucks, gasoline and diesel motors, generators, and allied equipment.
Discusses equipment/vehicle malfunctions with Operator/Driver.
Analyzes, diagnoses and tunes diesel engines including testing, repair and replacement of defective parts or entire assemblies on heavy equipment and other diesels.
Uses a variety of hand and power tools to perform various repair procedures.
Removes, disassembles, and rebuilds major units such as engines, transmissions, and differentials; inspects parts for wear.
Repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, and bearings.
Overhauls or replaces carburetors, generators, radiators, alternators, starters, distributors, and pumps.
Rewires ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Turns brake drums, realigns, and adjusts brakes, aligns front ends, repairs or replaces shock absorbers.
Repairs and replaces hydraulic lines.
Disassembles, repairs, and replaces hydraulic pumps.
Disassembles, replaces, and repairs hydraulic cylinders, controls, and valves.
Replaces switchers, lights, brakes, starters, generators, water pumps and other equipment components.
Replaces and adjusts headlights and installs or repairs accessories such as air conditioners, heaters, mirrors, and wipers.
Replaces or repairs major components, attachments or implements such as blades, tracks, compressors booms, etc.
Services and maintains all City standby power generators.
Services City fire trucks and apparatus.
Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operation efficiency.
Conducts research and orders necessary parts for repair work.
Drives service truck to job site for service calls to diagnose equipment problems.
Performs thorough safety inspection of equipment and repair site to ensure all repairs can be conducted safely.
Performs diesel/heavy equipment repairs on job sites as required.
Performs routine safety and maintenance checks before and after using service vehicle.
Performs additional repairs and maintenance as needed.
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Performs general service and/or preventive maintenance on various makes and models of City vehicles following established policies, manufacturer's specifications, manuals, and safety guidelines to ensure equipment is in good working condition, is safe to operate, and to prevent mechanical breakdowns of equipment.
Inspects, adjusts, and replaces necessary units and related automobile parts including computers, valves, pistons, connecting rods, piston rings, main bearings, air and hydraulic brakes, and the components of cooling, fueling, exhaust systems, electrical systems, and tires.
Performs routine maintenance on City vehicles including changing oil, checking tires, checking fluids, and light and warning devices.
Analyzes and repairs vehicle engines.
Outfits new police vehicles with City-required lighting and equipment.
Installs and maintains heating and cooling units on City vehicles.
Performs repairs on brakes, ignition systems, and transmissions.
Replaces and adjust wind shield wipers and headlights.
Inspects and repairs wheel hubs, rotors, and bearings.
Performs electrical repairs, replaces tail and head light switches, signal lights, bulbs and switches, alternators, and switches.
Test, installs and replaces batteries.
General Operations Performs maintenance activities to ensure repairs are made in the most efficient and effective manner.
Performs maintenance and repair on small engine tools and equipment.
Completes work orders in a neat fashion and in a timely manner.
Keeps records of repair and maintenance costs.
Helps clean and maintain orderly working areas in the City shop; responsible for cleaning, preserving, and safeguarding mechanical tools and equipment utilized in the work.
Arranges to have vehicles/equipment towed or transported to shop when repairs cannot be completed in the field.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists with City special events such as placing barricades and barriers.
Responds to emergency calls during hurricanes, inclement weather, or other emergency situations.
Performs other job‑related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Possess high school diploma or GED.
Minimum of four (4) years of work experience in vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance (diesel and gasoline); or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the above listed knowledge, skills, and abilities commensurate with the requirements of this job.
Possess a current and valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire; must be insurable.
Ability to work non‑standard hours.
Ability to travel throughout the City.
Ability to pass a pre‑employment background check and an initial drug screen.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of City road systems.
Knowledge of the safe operation of various types of heavy equipment.
Knowledge of traffic regulations.
Extensive knowledge of automotive and heavy equipment maintenance, malfunction diagnostics and repair.
Knowledge of troubleshooting methods and techniques.
Knowledge of transmissions and hydraulics.
Knowledge of safety rules including accident causation and prevention and worksite safety regulations.
Communication skills to effectively communicate internally and externally, both orally and in writing.
Reading skills to understand operator/maintenance manuals, directives, procedures, and instructions.
Verbal skills to communicate effectively with supervisor and co‑workers.
Writing skills to clearly and neatly complete routine forms, records, and other materials using correct English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Math skills to perform basic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Skills in the use of hand and machine tools and equipment used in automotive and heavy equipment repair.
Skills in the use of major items of electronic and mechanical shop equipment and machinery.
Skills in analyzing and diagnosing problems in automotive and heavy construction equipment and determine necessary repairs.
Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions, and to follow technical repair manuals and diagrams.
Ability to use dynamometer and other diagnostic equipment.
Ability to operate all types of vehicles and heavy equipment.
Ability to use measuring instruments and to read equipment gauges.
Ability to read and understand technical manuals and drawings.
Ability to work well with co‑workers.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to deal with all contacts in a courteous and patient manner.
Ability to compile and maintain reports.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to exercise good judgment to make prudent decisions.
Ability to use computers and diagnostic software.
Ability to weld and fabricate parts.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to wear and utilize safety equipment, as required.
Ability to work under extreme weather conditions.
Ability to move/lift objects greater than 50 lbs.
Ability to wear and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to drive and safely operate equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs., crouching, or crawling in restricted areas.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., working at great heights under extreme weather conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Repair Performs general service and/or preventive maintenance on various makes and models of heavy equipment following departmental policies, manufacturer's specifications, manuals, and safety guidelines to ensure equipment is in good working condition, is safe to operate, and to prevent mechanical breakdowns of equipment.
Performs general diagnostic, overhaul, and repair work on light, medium, and heavy trucks, gasoline and diesel motors, generators, and allied equipment.
Discusses equipment/vehicle malfunctions with Operator/Driver.
Analyzes, diagnoses and tunes diesel engines including testing, repair and replacement of defective parts or entire assemblies on heavy equipment and other diesels.
Uses a variety of hand and power tools to perform various repair procedures.
Removes, disassembles, and rebuilds major units such as engines, transmissions, and differentials; inspects parts for wear.
Repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, and bearings.
Overhauls or replaces carburetors, generators, radiators, alternators, starters, distributors, and pumps.
Rewires ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Turns brake drums, realigns, and adjusts brakes, aligns front ends, repairs or replaces shock absorbers.
Repairs and replaces hydraulic lines.
Disassembles, repairs, and replaces hydraulic pumps.
Disassembles, replaces, and repairs hydraulic cylinders, controls, and valves.
Replaces switchers, lights, brakes, starters, generators, water pumps and other equipment components.
Replaces and adjusts headlights and installs or repairs accessories such as air conditioners, heaters, mirrors, and wipers.
Replaces or repairs major components, attachments or implements such as blades, tracks, compressors booms, etc.
Services and maintains all City standby power generators.
Services City fire trucks and apparatus.
Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operation efficiency.
Conducts research and orders necessary parts for repair work.
Drives service truck to job site for service calls to diagnose equipment problems.
Performs thorough safety inspection of equipment and repair site to ensure all repairs can be conducted safely.
Performs diesel/heavy equipment repairs on job sites as required.
Performs routine safety and maintenance checks before and after using service vehicle.
Performs additional repairs and maintenance as needed.
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Performs general service and/or preventive maintenance on various makes and models of City vehicles following established policies, manufacturer's specifications, manuals, and safety guidelines to ensure equipment is in good working condition, is safe to operate, and to prevent mechanical breakdowns of equipment.
Inspects, adjusts, and replaces necessary units and related automobile parts including computers, valves, pistons, connecting rods, piston rings, main bearings, air and hydraulic brakes, and the components of cooling, fueling, exhaust systems, electrical systems, and tires.
Performs routine maintenance on City vehicles including changing oil, checking tires, checking fluids, and light and warning devices.
Analyzes and repairs vehicle engines.
Outfits new police vehicles with City-required lighting and equipment.
Installs and maintains heating and cooling units on City vehicles.
Performs repairs on brakes, ignition systems, and transmissions.
Replaces and adjust wind shield wipers and headlights.
Inspects and repairs wheel hubs, rotors, and bearings.
Performs electrical repairs, replaces tail and head light switches, signal lights, bulbs and switches, alternators, and switches.
Test, installs and replaces batteries.
General Operations Performs maintenance activities to ensure repairs are made in the most efficient and effective manner.
Performs maintenance and repair on small engine tools and equipment.
Completes work orders in a neat fashion and in a timely manner.
Keeps records of repair and maintenance costs.
Helps clean and maintain orderly working areas in the City shop; responsible for cleaning, preserving, and safeguarding mechanical tools and equipment utilized in the work.
Arranges to have vehicles/equipment towed or transported to shop when repairs cannot be completed in the field.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists with City special events such as placing barricades and barriers.
Responds to emergency calls during hurricanes, inclement weather, or other emergency situations.
Performs other job‑related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Possess high school diploma or GED.
Minimum of four (4) years of work experience in vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance (diesel and gasoline); or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the above listed knowledge, skills, and abilities commensurate with the requirements of this job.
Possess a current and valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire; must be insurable.
Ability to work non‑standard hours.
Ability to travel throughout the City.
Ability to pass a pre‑employment background check and an initial drug screen.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of City road systems.
Knowledge of the safe operation of various types of heavy equipment.
Knowledge of traffic regulations.
Extensive knowledge of automotive and heavy equipment maintenance, malfunction diagnostics and repair.
Knowledge of troubleshooting methods and techniques.
Knowledge of transmissions and hydraulics.
Knowledge of safety rules including accident causation and prevention and worksite safety regulations.
Communication skills to effectively communicate internally and externally, both orally and in writing.
Reading skills to understand operator/maintenance manuals, directives, procedures, and instructions.
Verbal skills to communicate effectively with supervisor and co‑workers.
Writing skills to clearly and neatly complete routine forms, records, and other materials using correct English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Math skills to perform basic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Skills in the use of hand and machine tools and equipment used in automotive and heavy equipment repair.
Skills in the use of major items of electronic and mechanical shop equipment and machinery.
Skills in analyzing and diagnosing problems in automotive and heavy construction equipment and determine necessary repairs.
Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions, and to follow technical repair manuals and diagrams.
Ability to use dynamometer and other diagnostic equipment.
Ability to operate all types of vehicles and heavy equipment.
Ability to use measuring instruments and to read equipment gauges.
Ability to read and understand technical manuals and drawings.
Ability to work well with co‑workers.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to deal with all contacts in a courteous and patient manner.
Ability to compile and maintain reports.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to exercise good judgment to make prudent decisions.
Ability to use computers and diagnostic software.
Ability to weld and fabricate parts.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to wear and utilize safety equipment, as required.
Ability to work under extreme weather conditions.
Ability to move/lift objects greater than 50 lbs.
Ability to wear and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to drive and safely operate equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs., crouching, or crawling in restricted areas.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., working at great heights under extreme weather conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.
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