Lead Garage Mechanic

Town of Maiden; Maiden (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Maiden is seeking a municipal mechanic to lead the garage team, oversee preventative maintenance, and manage parts inventory for all town vehicles and equipment. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and braking issues, perform repairs, and fabricate parts as needed.

You will work with shop staff to ensure safety, maintain documentation, and conduct tests to verify repairs, both in the garage and on-site when required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma supplemented by automotive/heavy equipment training or equivalent experience.
• Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, parts, and equipment for repair of light and heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend service manuals and schematic drawings.
• Ability to operate and repair equipment safely and work in a teamwork-oriented department.

Responsibilities

• Lead the garage; plan, implement, and oversee preventative maintenance and documentation for all vehicles and equipment.
• Procure parts and supplies; manage inventory and obtain vendors at the best price.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on vehicles and heavy equipment; diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Fabricate specialized parts; weld and assemble components for body work on heavy equipment.
• Operate shop equipment and test devices; document work performed and maintenance history.
• Drive vehicles to test repairs and respond to road sites for on-site repairs when feasible.

Skills

Diagnosing mechanical/electrical

Teamwork

Record keeping

Use of tools

Education

High school diploma with automotive/heavy equipment training

Tools

Engine analyzer

Welding equipment

Diagnostics tools

Job description

This employee is responsible for parts and supplies inventory, ensuring records documentation, vehicle and equipment maintenance program and generally overseeing work progress in the Town's garage. Employee performs mechanical work: diagnoses and performs a full range of engine, electrical, brakes, crutch, transmission, and other. repairs on automotive, and light and heavy equipment. Work includes the repair of gasoline and diesel engines, motors, brakes, electrical and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Work requires operation of various test equipment and hand tools needed for work activities and reference manuals on vehicle and equipment construction and repair. Employee exercises judgment in diagnosing malfunctions of vehicles and equipment and determining necessary repairs. The employee is subject to hazards of mechanic work including working in both inside and outside environments, including extreme hot and cold weather and is exposed to hazards such as loud noise, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is performed under the general supervision and is evaluated through discussion, and by quality and successful equipment operation.

• Serves as the lead in the garage; plans, implements, and oversees preventative maintenance program and documentation of maintenance for all vehicles and equipment; ensures required North Carolina inspections completed.
• Handles procurement of parts and supplies and maintains inventory; searches and obtains vendors and lowest prices; talks with sales representatives; maintains parts room for frequently used supply and part items and automotive cleaning supplies, fuel, oil and transmission additives and cleaners.
• Performs regular routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment; lubricates, repairs, and replaces parts and filters; cleans and replaces spark plugs, installs radiator and other hoses, and replaces belts; completes tune-ups, checks lights, tires, brake linings, wiper blades, horns, suspensions, etc.; changes and repairs tires.
• Checks vehicles/equipment as perform routine maintenance for worn parts and determines need for replacement and/or repair work to ensure taking care of needs before they become a problem and are not operating properly, repairs and overhauls brakes, ignition and fuel systems, electrical systems, etc.
• Diagnoses engine, electrical, exhaust, suspension, brake, lighting, transmission, and hydraulic systems; makes adjustments, repairs and services a variety of heavy construction equipment, trucks, cars and related equipment.
• Fabricates a variety of specialized parts for body work; especially on heavy equipment; welds aluminum, cast iron, and steel; fabricates grates and cylinders.
• Operates equipment such as engine analyzer, lift jacks, tire changers, air compressor, welding equipment, battery chargers, wrenches, cranes, air compressors and other hand tools.
• Performs electrical work on automotive equipment such as diagnosing electrical shorts, installing batteries and terminals, repairing, and adjusting lights, and replacing wiring; tests electronic ignition systems and makes necessary repairs.
• Performs work in accordance with OSHA and Town's safety regulations and procedures.
• Performs work on exhaust, transmission, brake, and hydraulic systems.
• Utilizes computer, enters data, and maintains documentation on parts and supplies used, reports on work completed and preventative maintenance program; creates and maintains files on each vehicle and piece of equipment for maintenance and repair history.
• Cleans and arranges tools and garage area; checks fire extinguishers; cleans shop area.
• Drives vehicles and equipment upon completion of repair work to determine if engine or related systems' repair solved the problem and is operating correctly and safely.
• Drives to road sites to assess cause of vehicle or equipment breakdown; services and complete repairs feasible on site and/or competes in garage.
• Calls and orders parts as needed.
• May drive and pick up parts.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Graduation from high school supplemented by technical or vocational automotive/heavy equipment maintenance training and some experience in skilled automotive/heavy equipment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, tools, parts, and equipment used in the repair of light automotive passenger cars, trucks, and heavy construction and public safety equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine operation and repair.
• Considerable knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, vacuum, and brake systems.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and related safety precautions and regulations.
• Working knowledge of the concepts and philosophy of teamwork and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Skill in the use and the operations of tools and machinery used in automotive repair work.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and other vehicle and equipment operation problems and to detect by inspection any worn or broken parts.
• Ability to read and comprehend service manuals and schematic drawings.
• Ability to operate and repair equipment safely.
• Ability to work effectively in teamwork-oriented department, demonstrating the principles in action on a daily basis.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Ability to use a computer to enter records on work performed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisor, and other employees.

Work is primarily performed inside a shop building with protection from adverse weather conditions of extreme heat and cold; however, employee is subject to be called out to retrieve vehicles or make emergency repairs. Employee is subject to noise requiring the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level or other noises created in a vehicle maintenance facility. Employee is subject to vibration such as oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body and is subject to workplace hazards including mechanical equipment and atmospheric conditions due to exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, hot metal exhausts, and greases and oils.