Public Operations Mechanic

Richmond Indiana; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Richmond is seeking a semi-skilled maintenance technician to assist with repairs and routine maintenance of city vehicles and equipment. You will complete maintenance reports and work under the supervision of the Mechanic Lead.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to perform manual labor, read work orders, and use hand and power tools. Training may be provided for department-specific projects.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and moderate experience performing mechanical repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, maintains, and repairs vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnoses mechanical issues and formulates solutions.
• Receives work orders and completes required reports and documentation.
• May be assigned to special projects and assignments depending on department.

Skills

Vehicle repair

Diagnosing issues

Power tools

PC use

Manual labor

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic equipment

PC software

Job description

Dept/Div: Multiple/N/A FLSA Status: Non-ExemptGeneral

Definition of Work

Performs semiskilled work assisting with the repairs and maintenance of city vehicles and equipment, completing maintenance reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Mechanic Lead.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Monitors, maintains, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on assigned department vehicles and equipment; troubleshoots and diagnoses mechanical issues and formulates solutions.

Cleans and maintains working area and shop; ensures safe daily operations.

Receives work orders; completes required reports and documentation once maintenance is completed.

May be assigned to special projects and assignments depending on assigned department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the practices and techniques of equipment and vehicle repair; knowledge of the safe operation of medium to heavy construction equipment and vehicles; knowledge of diagnosing mechanical issues; skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; skill in the use of hand and power tools; skill in the use of mechanical diagnosing equipment; skill in the use and operation of assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to perform manual labor; ability to pay close attention to small details; ability to work and coordinate on multiple congruent projects; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, vendors, and the general public.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED and moderate experience performing mechanical repairs, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires speaking or hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme heat (nonweather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Special Requirements

May be required to gain additional trainings and certifications based on assigned department.

Valid commercial driver's license in the State of Indiana, may be required