City of Punta Gorda
Essential Functions and Duties
Perform preventive maintenance to include lubricating, cleaning, servicing, inspecting, and testing equipment. Use manual and computerized diagnostic equipment to evaluate, troubleshoot, make adjustments, and diagnose equipment malfunctions or defects. Repair/replace various parts and assemblies using mechanic power and hand tools. Interpret schematics and blueprints to perform inspections, diagnosis, wiring procedures, and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, ignition, lighting, warning, and injection assemblies and component systems. Operate computers, interpret parts, service, and automated equipment management system/manuals to perform research, order parts, prepare records, and analyze equipment malfunctions. Fabricate parts, perform gas/electric welding, and make body repairs. Respond to road service requests and/or assist with tow trucks/wreckers. Conduct road test/operational checks for diagnostic purposes to determine equipment deficiencies and for post-maintenance tests. Cleans and cares for tools, equipment and shop facilities. Qualifications
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions relevant to the trade. Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, tools, and practices of the trade. Knowledge of the principles of operation of the internal combustion engine (gasoline and diesel, two and four stroke) and other mechanical components such as brake systems (air and hydraulic), the electrical system, and the hydraulic system. Knowledge of basic operation of diagnostic equipment. Skill in basic mathematical computation. Skill in the care and use of tools, machinery, materials, and equipment of the trade. Skill in the use of specialized tools such as torque wrenches and pressure gauges to make repairs of major assemblies/modular equipment components. Skill in performing routine engine tune-ups on light duty engines/system components, such as those used to power pickup trucks, sedans, vans, lawn mowers or chain saws. Ability to apply mechanical concepts. Ability to interpret/understand and perform verbal and/or written instructions. Ability to keep records and prepare written reports. Ability to diagnose and repair readily traceable equipment malfunctions. Ability to interpret technical manuals. Ability to instruct equipment operators on the application of preventive maintenance. Ability to learn and apply the basic principles and techniques of the welding trade. Ability to use personal computers and job-related software. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to use evaluative thinking to determine malfunctions on a variety of equipment which may be unique to the agency. Ability to perform routine wiring procedures using diagrams and schematics. Education, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications
High school diploma or equivalency certificate highly desirable, but not required. Must have at least 3 years’ experience in similar type of work. Valid Florida driver’s license required, Class “A” CDL preferred. ASE A1 certification within 1 year. Physical Abilities
Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over) Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs) Light lifting (under 15 lbs) Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over) Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs) Light carrying (under 15 lbs) Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Climbing (use of legs and arms) Climbing (legs only) Good near vision Good distant vision Both eyes required Depth perception Distinguishing basic colors Distinguishing shades of colors Good hearing (with or without hearing aid) Straight pulling Pulling hand over hand Pushing Walking Standing Crawling Kneeling Bending Balancing Stooping Jumping Running Throwing Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.) Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.) Environmental Conditions
Work Inside Work Outside In the Heat In the Cold In High Humidity In Dampness or Chilliness In Dry Conditions In or with Noisy Conditions In Darkness In or with Dusty Conditions With Silica, Asbestos, etc. With Fumes or Gases With Smoke or Flames With Chemicals With Solvents With Grease or Oils With Radiant Energy With Electrical Energy On Slippery Surfaces On Uneven Surfaces On or with Moving Objects On or with Ladders/Scaffolding At Heights above Ground Level Below Ground Level In Water With Explosives With Poor Ventilation With Odors With Unusual Fatigue Factors Disclaimers
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves or other employees may be excluded from this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by this supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Emergency Response Statement
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions. It is the policy of the City of Punta Gorda to recognize and fulfill its commitment to the community in the area of Equal Employment Opportunity. The City will not knowingly permit discrimination in hiring, promotion, or other conditions of employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.
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Perform preventive maintenance to include lubricating, cleaning, servicing, inspecting, and testing equipment. Use manual and computerized diagnostic equipment to evaluate, troubleshoot, make adjustments, and diagnose equipment malfunctions or defects. Repair/replace various parts and assemblies using mechanic power and hand tools. Interpret schematics and blueprints to perform inspections, diagnosis, wiring procedures, and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, ignition, lighting, warning, and injection assemblies and component systems. Operate computers, interpret parts, service, and automated equipment management system/manuals to perform research, order parts, prepare records, and analyze equipment malfunctions. Fabricate parts, perform gas/electric welding, and make body repairs. Respond to road service requests and/or assist with tow trucks/wreckers. Conduct road test/operational checks for diagnostic purposes to determine equipment deficiencies and for post-maintenance tests. Cleans and cares for tools, equipment and shop facilities. Qualifications
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions relevant to the trade. Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, tools, and practices of the trade. Knowledge of the principles of operation of the internal combustion engine (gasoline and diesel, two and four stroke) and other mechanical components such as brake systems (air and hydraulic), the electrical system, and the hydraulic system. Knowledge of basic operation of diagnostic equipment. Skill in basic mathematical computation. Skill in the care and use of tools, machinery, materials, and equipment of the trade. Skill in the use of specialized tools such as torque wrenches and pressure gauges to make repairs of major assemblies/modular equipment components. Skill in performing routine engine tune-ups on light duty engines/system components, such as those used to power pickup trucks, sedans, vans, lawn mowers or chain saws. Ability to apply mechanical concepts. Ability to interpret/understand and perform verbal and/or written instructions. Ability to keep records and prepare written reports. Ability to diagnose and repair readily traceable equipment malfunctions. Ability to interpret technical manuals. Ability to instruct equipment operators on the application of preventive maintenance. Ability to learn and apply the basic principles and techniques of the welding trade. Ability to use personal computers and job-related software. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to use evaluative thinking to determine malfunctions on a variety of equipment which may be unique to the agency. Ability to perform routine wiring procedures using diagrams and schematics. Education, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications
High school diploma or equivalency certificate highly desirable, but not required. Must have at least 3 years’ experience in similar type of work. Valid Florida driver’s license required, Class “A” CDL preferred. ASE A1 certification within 1 year. Physical Abilities
Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over) Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs) Light lifting (under 15 lbs) Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over) Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs) Light carrying (under 15 lbs) Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Climbing (use of legs and arms) Climbing (legs only) Good near vision Good distant vision Both eyes required Depth perception Distinguishing basic colors Distinguishing shades of colors Good hearing (with or without hearing aid) Straight pulling Pulling hand over hand Pushing Walking Standing Crawling Kneeling Bending Balancing Stooping Jumping Running Throwing Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.) Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.) Environmental Conditions
Work Inside Work Outside In the Heat In the Cold In High Humidity In Dampness or Chilliness In Dry Conditions In or with Noisy Conditions In Darkness In or with Dusty Conditions With Silica, Asbestos, etc. With Fumes or Gases With Smoke or Flames With Chemicals With Solvents With Grease or Oils With Radiant Energy With Electrical Energy On Slippery Surfaces On Uneven Surfaces On or with Moving Objects On or with Ladders/Scaffolding At Heights above Ground Level Below Ground Level In Water With Explosives With Poor Ventilation With Odors With Unusual Fatigue Factors Disclaimers
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves or other employees may be excluded from this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by this supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Emergency Response Statement
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions. It is the policy of the City of Punta Gorda to recognize and fulfill its commitment to the community in the area of Equal Employment Opportunity. The City will not knowingly permit discrimination in hiring, promotion, or other conditions of employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.
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