MECHANIC

JOB SUMMARY : This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining a variety of city vehicles and equipment.
MAJOR DUTIES :

• Troubleshoots maintenance problems using diagnostic tools.
• Performs engine, exhaust, electrical, brake and hydraulic repairs on a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Conducts scheduled preventive maintenance functions including checking the condition and operation of batteries, tires, lights, transmissions, exhaust systems and brakes.
• Performs corrective maintenance procedures on heavy equipment, including hydraulic, electrical and various degrees of engine repair.
• Performs vehicle and equipment maintenance procedures such as tune-ups, oil and filter changes, heating and air conditioning repair.
• Responds to emergency call backs.
• Performs a variety of engine diagnostic procedures.
• Performs emergency repairs on vehicles as necessary; troubleshoots equipment failures at job sites.
• Welds and fabricates parts.
• Maintains the shop and assigned tools; performs housekeeping duties.
• Responds to emergency call backs on an as-need basis. Serves on-call for snow-ice operations.
• Build and maintain tactful, effective/positive working relationships with co-workers, other city employees and the public.
• Foster and contribute to a work environment that supports and exhibits honesty, diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION :

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the repair of automotive and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting procedures.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures for a variety of gasoline and diesel powered equipment.
• Knowledge of the operating principles and mechanical repair of engines.
• Skill in diagnosing complex defects in automotive and heavy equipment and in performing appropriate repairs.
• Skill in reading schematic drawings.
• Skill in repairing vehicles and equipment using the necessary tools including computer and electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Skill in welding and fabricating parts.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Missouri for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Missouri Class B CDL with airbrake and tank endorsements or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Missouri Inspector Mechanic License or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.