Mechanic II

Archuletacounty; Pagosa Springs (CO); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Archuleta County is seeking a journeyman-level mechanic to overhaul, repair, and maintain passenger vehicles, trucks, emergency vehicles, and heavy equipment. You will work under the Fleet Manager and assist in diagnosing mechanical issues across county assets.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with vocational automotive training, plus at least three years of related experience and a Colorado driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with vocational automotive training.
• Three years of related experience.
• Colorado Driver's License required.
• Knowledge of brakes, steering and suspension repairs.
• Ability to read technical manuals and use diagnostic tools.

Responsabilités

• Overhauls, repairs, and maintains passenger vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Maintain repair records and prepare work orders.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and repair engines, transmissions, differentials.
• Operate vehicles and perform welding and fabrication tasks.
• Follow safety standards and keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Overtime may be required for snow removal and emergency duties.

Connaissances

Vehicle repair

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding and fabrication

Safety standards

Formation

HS diploma + auto training

Description du poste

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision performs journey-level work in overhauling, repairing, turning and related tasks on passenger vehicles, pick-up-trucks, emergency vehicles and heavy equipment and performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives direct supervision from the Fleet Manager and Shop Forman

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The duties described herein are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Maintains records of repair work completed, parts replaced and routine maintenance performed and ensures work area is clean, safe, and orderly.

Competes simple reports regarding materials handled, equipment operations, fuel and/or oil used, and other related information. Prepare, process and distribute work orders.

Perform repairs on all vehicles and heavy equipment for all county departments (including, but not limited to: emergency response vehicles, busses, loaders, backhoes, motor graders, dozers, tractor/trailers, rollers). Repairs may include rebuilding engines, pumps, removing and/or replacing engines, transmissions and differentials as needed.

Diagnose mechanical problems; repairs and rebuild water pumps. Diagnose problems and repair breaks, transmissions, rear-ends, clutches, hydraulic systems, valves, pumps and electrical systems.

Performs required preventative maintenance tasks. Perform tune-ups on County vehicles as needed.

Operates vehicles and construction equipment

Performs welding and fabricating tasks.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Overtime may be required for snow removal, flood, wildfire control and to ready equipment for operation.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.

Education – High school diploma or general diploma degree or general education degree (GED) supplemented by vocational training in automotive mechanics.

Experience – three years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities.

Licenses and Certifications: - Possession of and ability to maintain a Colorado Driver's License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:.

Knowledge of:

A knowledge and ability to make necessary repairs on brakes, steering and suspension of vehicles/equipment using technical manuals, technical support and/or assistance from coworkers.

Electronic controlled diesel and gasoline engines and transmissions, rear ends steering and suspension, drive trains, anti-lock air brake systems, hydraulic systems, HVAC, electrical systems on a variety of vehicles and equipment.

General repair and preventative maintenance techniques, tools and equipment used in repair work.

A knowledge and ability to weld, cut and fabricate equipment to make necessary repairs.

Electronic troubleshooting using electrical and computer equipment.

A wide variety of electrical, hydraulic, fuel, and mechanical systems of gasoline and diesel-powered light and heavy equipment.

Maintenance and repair tools, equipment, techniques, and practices.

General operation of automotive and light, medium, and heavy construction equipment.

Safe operation of a variety of hand and power tools.

Practices and procedures to meet accepted quality and safety standards.

Ability to:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to make electronic repairs on vehicles and equipment, repair body damage, lights, radios, mirrors and windshields

Ability to operate, move and transport equipment as needed

Diagnose and repair malfunctions on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.

Accurately diagnose, identify, and repair related, potential, or existing problems

Perform duties independently without close supervision.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.

Operate and move vehicles and equipment as needed.

Maintain and repair assigned vehicles or equipment to meet service deadlines and established performance standards and objectives.

Operate and communicate on two-way radios.

Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

Pass random drug and alcohol testing.

Provide and maintain proper hand tools to perform job requirements.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and understand written documents, technical service manuals, and related materials and gauges as required for the performance of the job. Requires hearing for warning signals, radios, and diagnostic equipment.

Requires occasional use of both hands and manual dexterity to operate hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment.

May require the ability to sit and perform administrative and/or computer work for significant periods of time. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Requires a full range of body movement including pulling/pushing, reaching, bending/stooping, kneeling, squatting, and twisting for occasional use of tools, to inspect vehicles and equipment, occasionally perform maintenance, and to frequently negotiate around equipment.

Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally in response to inquiries, complaints, and to speak to individuals or groups in an informational or instructional situation.

Working time may require irregular hours and/or on-call status.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job.

Work is conducted in both an indoor shop and outdoor field environments. Incumbent experiences routine exposures and hazards of a typical office environment and frequent exposure to all types of weather conditions, dust, solvents, grease and oils. Frequently required to travel to other County office locations or work sites.