Mechanic Maintenance Specialist

City of Dallas, Oregon; Dallas (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas, Oregon, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform repairs and maintenance on city vehicles and mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive mechanics, effective communication skills, and the ability to work with various tools and equipment. This role includes responsibilities such as planning maintenance schedules, conducting inspections, and ensuring safety standards are met. The position offers opportunities for additional certifications and incentive pay.

Benefits

Incentive Pay for Certifications

Qualifications

• 3 years of related mechanical experience required.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs preventive maintenance for vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Operates and repairs various city vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Automotive Mechanics

Preventive Maintenance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Specialized Training in Mechanics

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

This position performs skilled, semi-skilled, and administrative work in maintaining the vehicles and mechanical equipment of the City; operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of city facilities and systems; has knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials used in grounds keeping and minor construction.

• Plans, schedules, performs and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mechanical equipment, either personally or through outside vendors.
• Operates a variety of diagnostic equipment and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Services, repairs, tests, and operates vehicles and mechanical equipment, including City and Rural Fire and Ambulance vehicles, trucks and equipment, police vehicles, and vehicles within the various IGAs committed to.
• Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work.
• Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems.
• Cuts and welds metal and performs vehicle body repair, touch up and related work.
• Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Services pumps and equipment as directed.
• Assists in the development of shop procedures and budget data for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and mechanical systems.
• Purchases equipment, parts, and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical system maintenance.
• Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
• Assists in the preparation of bid specifications for vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of mechanical budgets in conformance with adopted policies and procedures.
• Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of equipment and mechanical equipment.
• May require weekend work with specified weekdays off.
• May be required to work overtime at the discretion of the Director of Public Works or Fleet Services Supervisor.
• Supports the Fleet Management Supervisor in general duties during his/her absence.
• Coordinates the disposition of surplus City property.

• Thorough knowledge of automotive mechanics; considerable knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, fire pumps and valves, generators, and welding; price trends and grades or quality of materials and equipment; working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities; working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies and procedures; ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors and the public.

• Graduation from high school with diploma or GED equivalent plus some specialized training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field; AND
• Three (3) years of related mechanical experience; OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience

• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of employment a valid Oregon Driver License with an acceptable driving record;
• Commercial Driver License (Class A) required within 12 months of employment;
• Must provide small mechanic tools to perform the basic requirements of this position
• ASE Truck Suspension & Steering and Brake certifications are required within 12 months of employment; additional ASE certifications are desired.

Position is eligible for up to 8% incentive pay for additional ASE and EVT certifications.