Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs scheduled preventative maintenance inspections; uses diagnostic skills and equipment to inspect, repair and/or rebuild components and sub-components of the City of Greeley vehicles and equipment; rebuilds and fabricates parts; assists with parts inventory, tracking and ordering; keeps accurate records; and maintains facility, equipment and tools. Generally works on heavy duty trucks, construction equipment, specialty vehicles, automobiles, and/or light equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

This position will have occasional weekend rotations and on-call responsibility.

• Three years auto mechanical repair plus vocational or technical training in equipment and vehicle repairs and/or electrical and mechanical systems desirable.
• Valid driver s license with good driving record. Commercial Driver s License (CDL), Class A or B or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Certified or have ability to become certified to perform Department of Transportation vehicle inspections.
• Employees in this position are required to submit to federally-mandated random drug and alcohol screening and will be required to pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) physical and a substance screen prior to employment.
• Must obtain CFC license and CFC Refrigerant certification Type I and II within one year of employment.
• Must have own tools necessary to complete work.

• Diagnose, repair and maintain all types of heavy and/or light duty equipment.
• Perform both routine maintenance of vehicles and major repairs. Prepare newvehicles for service including order specifications, installing components or special equipment.
• Provide customer service such as on-site service, after-hours service and special requests for service.
• Perform required annual tests on vehicles/mechanical equipment and prepare the appropriate documentation.
• Maintain or update information on warranty repairs.
• Work shifts, weekends, holidays, evenings and/or extended hours as required.

• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Frequent exposure to excessive noise levels.

• Communication skills enough to convey information to co-workers, customers, and supervisor.
• Vision enough to perform functions such as identifying materials necessary to completemaintenance on equipment, interpreting dials, and repairing equipment.
• Manual dexterity enough to operate tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Flexibility enough to bend, twist, and reach out to load and unload equipment, supplies,and tools.
• Ability to move over rough, uneven, and rocky surfaces in performance of maintenance duties.
• Stamina and strength enough to lift and move objects of up to 50 pounds.