Mechanic I - Public Works (Camp Verde)

Yavapai County; Camp Verde (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yavapai County is seeking an entry-level maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on trucks and equipment in a county shop environment.

Under close supervision, the role includes tire replacements, parts replacement, testing drive vehicles, maintaining records, and ensuring safety compliance; you must be able to work after hours in inclement weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of relevant maintenance experience.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona Class A Commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement within six months.
• Knowledge of repair manuals and safety practices.
• Ability to work after hours or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Replace tires and perform repairs at shop or job sites.
• Replace ground engaging wear parts, such as cutting edges and teeth.
• Test drive vehicles to verify deficiency and repair effectiveness.
• Maintain maintenance records and run reports on pending PM due and repair history.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Under close supervision, performs work of average difficulty in preventive maintenance of trucks and equipment.

• Performs preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Performs tire replacement and repairs on all vehicles and equipment in the shop and/or job sites.
• Performs routine replacement of ground engaging wear parts, which consists of cutting edges and teeth.
• Tests drive vehicles and equipment to substantiate deficiency complaints and effectiveness of repairs.
• Performs entry-level equipment and vehicle mechanical diagnosis and repair. Performs shop maintenance, clean-up, and safety.
• Maintains record of work performed on computer.
• Runs basic reports regarding pending preventative maintenance due and repair history.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.

Additional Requirements

Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona Class A Commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement and no restrictions within six months of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• All tools and equipment usedin equipment fleet maintenance and repair.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization, cleanliness and adherence to detail.

Ability to

• Perform repair work on vehicles and equipment.
• Effectively and efficiently interpret and apply information contained in technical repair manuals.
• Work after hours/weekends due to inclement weather or emergency conditions.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment

The work environment is associated with a workshop and includes exposure to loud noise, machinery, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to walk, bend, push, pull, stoop, kneel, balance, climb, crawl, crouch, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Additional Job Information

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Grade: 5
• Classification: Classified
• Safety Sensitive: Yes