Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Department(s): Public Works and Utilities

Location: Pittsburg, KS

• Under direction of mechanic supervisor and in coordination with Mechanic II staff perform, repairs, services, and diagnostics to City automobiles, trucks, emergency equipment, tractors, and other power-driven equipment.
• Reports to Mechanic Supervisor. Works in coordination with Mechanic II as directed.
• Performs daily required service checks on equipment to be used for the day including checking and filling fluids, pressures, and grease points. Cleaning machinery as necessary. Ensures that equipment is operating correctly and reports any suspected malfunctions or safety issues.
• Primary work environment will be in shop conditions, work may include working in adverse weather conditions, confined spaces and trench excavations.
• Work may involve 24-hour availability during emergency situations. This will include overtime and call back situations as required.
• The job position summary, duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or competencies with this job. Performs other duties as assigned.

Please review the attached job description for a complete job description.

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of various mechanical systems of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Knowledge of various electrical systems of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Knowledge of standard practices, equipment and tools of the automotive and equipment mechanical trade.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of gasoline and diesel engine repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of welding and fabrication.
• Knowledge of operating and repair characteristics of hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
• Knowledge of basic principles of record keeping, work request & work order processing.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing vehicles, equipment and components.
• Ability to inspect automotive, emergency and public works equipment to locate mechanical defects, to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems and to determine corrective procedures.
• Ability to perform a variety of welding work and blacksmithing.
• Ability to estimate time and materials needed for work.
• Ability to maintain a variety of shop and repair records and logs.
• Ability to perform basic shop mathematical calculations & conversions.
• Ability to use various hand and power-driven shop tools.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and orally for receiving and giving instructions.
• Ability to recognize and assess occupational hazards and standard safety procedures and notify supervisors.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent trade school certificate and 5 years of relevant work experience.
• High school graduation or equivalent and 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Must maintain a valid Kansas Driver’s License.
• Kansas Commercial Driver’s License Class A with air brakes and tanker endorsement. Including standard and automatic transmissions. Have or be able to obtain within six months from employment date.
• OSHA – 10 Hour certification. Have or be able to obtain within one year of employment date.
• Automotive Service Excellence – Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling Certification. Have or be able to obtain within six months from employment date.
• Hydraulic Certification from International Fluid Power Society or another recognized program equivalent. Have or be able to obtain certification within one year from employment date.
• Automotive Service Excellence Entry Level Certification. Have or be able to obtain certification within one year of employment date.
• Continued Education in Automotive Service Excellent certification programs, completed at a minimum one per calendar year, as approved by supervisor.