Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Overview

Under general direction and within guidelines set by policies, rules, and regulations, this position is responsible for performing skilled work in the maintenance and repair of the City’s vehicle fleet and specialized standard and miscellaneous small equipment.

• Performs diagnostics to assess repair and maintenance needs.
• Services, repairs, overhauls, and maintains standard and specialized equipment used by all departments of the city including, but not limited to, trucks, automobiles, trenchers, back hoes, motor graders, fire engines, motorcycles, potable pumps, tractors, mowers and other miscellaneous equipment, including generators and tire repairs.
• Services, repairs, and maintains small, specialized equipment used by all divisions of the Public Works department.
• Repairs and maintains breathing air compressors.
• Performs minor welding, metal and body work associated with above duties using mig, gas, and stick welding, and using acetylene torch for heating and cutting.
• Performs other reasonably duties in a safe manner as assigned by immediate supervisor or other supervisors as required.

High school diploma or equivalent with three (3) years’ experience as a journeyman automotive/construction equipment mechanic; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Graduation from a technical school in automotive/construction equipment repair and maintenance is preferred.

• Must possess a valid CDL or be capable of obtaining one prior to completion of a six (6) month training/orientation period.
• Must be insurable through the City’s insurance carrier.
• Must furnish all standard and metric hand tools, wrenches and equipment used in the requirements of this position.
• Possession of a valid, State of Alabama driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

• Knowledge of standard practices and equipment of the automotive mechanic trade.
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Knowledge of the mechanical repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, heavy and light construction equipment, motorcycles, and generators.
• Knowledge in the service and mechanical repair of motorcycles.
• Knowledge of electronic ignition and fuel injection systems.
• Knowledge of City ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs).

• Skill in locating, adjusting, or repairing defects in the types of vehicles and equipment represented by the City’s fleet.
• Skill in the use and care of hand and machine tools employed in the trade and adapting available tools to the specific repair problem.

• Skill in planning and organizing work.
• Skill in utilizing such office equipment as a calculator, typewriter, facsimile machine, and copier.
• Skill in interpersonal relations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in the use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to read close tolerance tools and gauges
• Ability to comprehend and execute complex verbal and written instructions and to prepare standardized reports on the work accomplished.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge and understanding of advances and changes in the automotive and vehicular maintenance and repair field.
• Ability to complete raining at a technical school in automotive/construction equipment repairs.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance on the job.
• Ability to organize and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationship with other employees and the public.

The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force…