Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Summary/objective

The Mechanic I is an experienced diesel and heavy equipment mechanic who provides maintenance for the company's fleet. Under supervision from the Equipment Shop Manager, the primary duties of the Mechanic I include, but are not limited to, performing predictive and preventive repair, overhaul, and maintenance of automotive vehicles, construction-type, mobile, earth‑moving, and load‑lifting equipment, and various heavy‑duty, portable, and stationary engines.

This position requires frequent travel to project sites with overnight stays.

• Experience with diesel and gasoline engines.
• Familiar with diagnostic software (Cummings Insite, Bendix Acom, Cat ET).
• Experience with and understanding of hydraulics (pumps, cylinders, valves). Perform highly technical work on hydraulic systems, fabrication projects, and rebuilding assignments.
• Familiar with DEF and DPF systems.
• Experienced with Air Brake Systems and able to make repairs.
• Must be able to perform 90‑day BIT inspections and complete all required forms.
• Drivetrain experience.
• Auto electrical diagnostics.
• Performs diagnostics of electronically controlled systems such as engines, fuel injection and transmission systems.
• Tire mounting, tire repairs.
• Welding and fabrication skills a plus.
• Services vehicles and equipment with fuel, oil, grease, water and hydraulic fluids; assures proper fluid levels; lubricates gearboxes and chassis such as suspension, steering, driveline; drains and refills crankcases; replaces fuses; assures proper tire rotation and air levels and fills as needed.
• Schedule and set priorities for maintenance and repair work on Company equipment.
• Make an initial inspection of equipment to be repaired and diagnose defects.
• Generate work orders and evaluate repair work on its completion.
• Inspect, adjust, and replace necessary parts such as valves, pistons, main bearing assemblies, cooling, fuel and exhaust components and ignition systems.
• Order necessary parts, develop estimates and determine which supplier can meet needs.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs with other Company departments and divisions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions; communicate with supervisors, co‑workers and the public effectively.
• Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Able to comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of a variety of municipal equipment.
• Operating principles of gasoline, diesel, and alternative fueled engines.
• Operating principles of light and heavy‑duty vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
• Electronic control systems typically found on modern automotive equipment.

• Locate, correct, and adjust defects in light and heavy duty vehicular and mechanical equipment.
• Assist with the maintenance schedule and set priorities for repairs and preventive maintenance to be accomplished.
• Effectively communicate mechanical issues and required repairs.
• Adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.
• Order and identify parts necessary for repairs.
• Operate engine and electrical diagnostic equipment, ARC and gas welders, soldering gun, air jacks, forklift, engine hoists, grinders, steam cleaner, high‑pressure washer, meters, gauges, hydraulic press, drill press, and a variety of power and hand tools to repair.
• Read and interpret and work from sketches, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions.
• Ensure shop areas are maintained in a clean and orderly condition, hazardous materials are stored, used and disposed of properly, and cares for tools and equipment.
• Compently and safely operate and care for tools used in vehicle and mechanical equipment repair work.

• Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job, accurately checking processes and…