Highway Technical Mechanic 1

Franklin County; Union (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin County is seeking a Highway Technical Mechanic 1-5 in Union, MO to maintain and repair vehicles and heavy equipment. Duties include preventive maintenance, diagnosing mechanical/electrical issues, and repairs across engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and safety systems.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, four years of maintenance experience, and a valid CDL. Field repairs and in-shop work are possible, with safety and records management essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Four years of vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License required; Traffic Control Flagger may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on County vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Inspect and diagnose mechanical and electrical problems; prioritize repairs.
• Repair engines, transmissions, brakes, steering and power trains.
• Work with hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, cooling systems and electrical subsystems.
• Order parts and maintain records of requisitions and inventory.
• Maintain safety inspections and report operational problems to supervisors.
• Provide backup to Highway staff and respond to emergencies.
• Operate hand tools and power tools safely and follow regulations.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Welding & metal fabrication

Safety awareness

Reading technical manuals

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Welding equipment

PC-based service manuals

Job description

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Highway Technical Mechanic 1

Union, MO, US

Job Title: Highway Technical Mechanic 1-5 Job Code: 2211-2215

FLSA: Non-Exempt Revision Date: July 2016

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, performs maintenance, repairs and adjustments on vehicles, heavy equipment and other power-driven equipment and machinery, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Performs preventive maintenance on County vehicles and heavy equipment to maximize the effective life cycle of the equipment, reduce downtime and improve the productivity of County workers.
• Inspects and diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems on County trucks, specialty vehicles and heavy equipment; determines extent of necessary repairs, and prioritizes work; performs maintenance and repairs within scope of authority, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Diagnoses, repairs and overhauls vehicles and heavy equipment engines, transmissions, power trains, braking, and steering; uses technical manuals and computer equipment to diagnose and correct vehicle problems and faults.
• Diagnoses and repairs component systems and sub-systems for electrical, fuel supply systems, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, and engine cooling systems.
• Performs technical equipment repairs, including repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, engines and components.
• Transports equipment from the field to the repair shop facility; performs emergency repairs in the field as required; identifies and reports vehicle problems requiring additional maintenance and repair; notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority.
• Reviews status of vehicles and equipment, performs safety inspections, and recommends equipment replacement and major repair options; installs auxiliary and specialized equipment.
• Performs arc and acetylene welding as required; fabricates metal parts and tools; builds and modifies metal components, and performs body repair and other metal component repairs.
• Orders parts as needed, researches and selects vendors and other supply sources; maintains records of parts requisitions and inventory.
• Maintains work orders, records and logs of services performed and general vehicle information; reports any operational problems to the supervisor in a timely manner, and completes other reports as required.
• Performs routine shop facility maintenance; cleans work areas and picks up debris; disposes of lubricants and chemicals used in equipment servicing and maintenance in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Controls work site to assure that safety rules and regulations are adhered to, and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Provides backup to other Highway staff and responds when called out for emergencies.
• Provide your own hand tools for expected scope of work.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed in repair and maintenance facilities; moderate physical demands; strength sufficient to lift and move items weighing up to eighty (80) pounds; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; requires vision capacity to perform fine calibrations and differentiate between colored wires.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND four (4) year’s work experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

A valid Commercial Driver’s License is required and Traffic Control Flagger card may be required; additional specific technical training and certifications may be required.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS REQUIRED

Knowledge of

• County policies and procedures.
• Gasoline & diesel engines, power trains, hydraulics & pneumatics, and mechanical & electrical systems.
• Metal fabrication and welding methods and procedures.
• Methods used in a preventive maintenance program.
• Methods, tools and equipment used in the repair of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• County safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Safety standards and practices in a shop environment.
• Federal and state safety laws and regulations, including drug and alcohol testing guidelines for CDL.

Skills in

• Inspecting, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, brake, fuel and electrical problems in a wide variety of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Performing computerized diagnostic tests on vehicle components and equipment.
• Maintaining equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Welding, metal fabricating and adapting parts and tools to specific repairs.
• Identifying safety problems.
• Safe use of power and hand tools, and chemicals, lubricants and cleaning compounds.
• Reading and interpreting technical manuals and specifications.
• Maintaining accurate service records.
• Following safe work practices.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Following verbal and written instructions.