Mechanic 2

Hamilton County, Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Hamilton County, Ohio is seeking a Mechanic 2 to diagnose, repair, and maintain county vehicles and equipment including gas, diesel, and propane engines. You will perform major mechanical work, fabricate parts, and keep detailed maintenance records, on a shift that supports road call emergencies and on-site operations.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent and at least two years of related experience, with strong ability to read manuals, use

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent with two years' maintenance/repair experience.
• Knowledge of heavy/medium duty equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, records, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform major mechanical repairs on county vehicles and equipment (gas, diesel, propane engines).
• Rebuild engines, repair hydraulic, brake, and exhaust systems.
• Fabricate or modify parts as needed to perform repairs.
• Operate test equipment and communicate with operators to locate mechanical problems.
• Maintain repair records and track fuel usage; complete time sheets.
• Oversee work of mechanics and ensure parts availability.
• Weld and fabricate brackets and special tools as required.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Diesel/gas/propane engines

Equipment repair

Welding

Manual reading

Tool handling

Education

Associate's degree in Automotive Technology

Associate's degree or equivalent in Automotive Technology

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Heavy-duty equipment tools

Job description

Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Packageand Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Earned Personal Days, and Paid Parental Leave.

Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.

Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, the Mechanic 2 diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, maintains and repairs County vehicles and equipment including gas, diesel and propane powered engines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Performs maintenance and major mechanical repair work on County vehicles and equipment including gas, diesel and propane powered engines (e.g., tunes engines, rebuilds and replaces engines, hydraulic systems, brake and exhaust systems, changes fluid, replaces headlights, signal lights, tires, radiators, etc.)
• Fabricates or modifies parts as needed to perform repairs
• Operates test equipment or talks to operator to locate mechanical problems
• Uses hand and electric tools to perform repairs
• Operates overhead crane to remove and replace parts and supplies
• Operates pickup truck and wrecker
• Performs repairs on vehicles and equipment on road call emergencies
• Picks up supplies and equipment needed for repairs and maintenance
• Maintains records of equipment repairs and maintenance (e.g., oil changes, lubes, parts replaced, tune-up, dates, etc.)
• Records daily use of fuel
• Completes time sheets recording hours worked by mechanics
• Oversees work of mechanics
• Maintains adequate supply of parts and supplies needed for maintenance and repair
• Welds cracked or broken metal parts and appendages on equipment and vehicles
• Cuts shapes and fabricates brackets, hinges, special tools, etc,
• Attends meetings and serves on committees, as directed
• Attends training and seminars, as directed

QUALIFICATIONS:An example of acceptable qualifications :

Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or technical training institute with major course work in Automotive Technology, Automotive Technician, Automotive Maintenance and Repair or Diesel Technician or closely related field and two (2) years' work experience in performing equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• County and departmental goals and objectives*
• County and departmental policies and procedures*
• Two-way radio operation; mechanical maintenance
• Heavy and medium duty equipment maintenance and repair
• Vehicle maintenance and repair
• Proper lifting techniques
• English grammar and spelling
• Office practices and procedures

Skill in:

• Typing; data entry, word processing, computer operation, computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Motor vehicle operation
• Use and operation of medium and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment
• Use of bench and hand tools

Ability to:

• Interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals, and manuals
• Deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context
• Read, copy, and record figures accurately
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
• Copy records precisely without error
• Complete routine forms
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Travel to and gain access to worksite.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Cell phones and/or two-way radios; computer, copier, fax, telephone, scanner, and other standard modern/business office equipment; wrecker, motor vehicles; adjustable widemouth pliers, adjustable wrenches, automotive honing machine, ball peen hammers, battery chargers, cutting torches, boring tools, box end wrenches, brake repair kits, calipers, circuit tester, claw hammers, cold chisels, combination wrenches, compressed air gun, depth gauges, diagonal cutting pliers, dial gauges, drill presses, dynamometers, hearing protectors, engine or component test stands, feeler gauges, forklifts, gas welding equipment, hacksaws, hammers, reamers, hex keys, hoists, bore gauges, hydraulic pumps, impact wrenches, induction heaters, jacks, vise grip pliers, metal inert gas mig welders, micrometers, mill saw file, milling machines, multimeters, needle nose pliers, open end wrenches, paint spray guns, pneumatic wrenches, pneumatic sanding machines, handheld diagnostic computers, power drills, power grinders, power sanders, power saws, pressure gauges, steam cleaning equipment, pressure sensors, safety gloves, pry bars, punch sets, putty knives, ratchets, snap ring pliers, rivet tools, round file, safety glasses, screwdrivers, shears, shielded arc welding tools,sledgehammers, slip joint pliers, socket wrench sets, spark plug wrench, specialty wrenches, speed sensors, portable welding equipment, stamping dies or punches, wire strippers, tachometers, tape measures, thickness measuring devices, tire pressure gauges, torque wrenches, lathes, tungsten inert gas tig welding equipment, two way radios, utility knives, vacuum pumps, valve seat grinders, voltmeters, welder torch, welding hoods, wheel balancers, wire cutters, wire crimpers, workshop cranes, and other miscellaneous power and hand tools.