Vehicle Mechanic

Greene County Board of Commissioners; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Greene County Board of Commissioners is seeking an Automotive Technician to maintain and repair department vehicles and equipment, including cars, trucks, mowers, and more. Under supervision, you will diagnose problems, perform preventive maintenance, and keep records of work performed.

Responsibilities include on-site and occasional remote repairs, adherence to safety standards, and interaction with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of auto technician experience.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, major/minor repairs and rehabilitation on department vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose automotive problems using diagnostic equipment and perform repairs.
• Travel to off-site locations to perform emergency repairs when breakdowns occur.
• Keep accurate records of repair work performed on vehicles/equipment.
• Assist with shop cleanup and safety compliance; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Auto maintenance

Vehicle inspection

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand-held diagnostic equipment

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST CONSIDERATION PURSUANT TO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

Under direct supervision of Automotive/Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, is responsible for performing maintenance, repairs and body work on all Department automobiles, trucks, mowers and other mobile equipment to insure all equipment/vehicles are operating at optimum level and reduce expenses by performing in-house repairs and keeping equipment/vehicles down-time at a minimum.

WORKING HOURS:

7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

(These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.)

Performs preventive maintenance, major/minor repairs and rehabilitation on equipment and Department vehicles (e.g., cars, vans, dump trucks, pick-up trucks, tractor-trailer, eighteen-wheel vehicles, back-hoe, air compressors, lawn mowing equipment, snow-plow equipment, hydraulics, off-road vehicles, golf carts, heavy equipment) according to pre-determined schedule. Maintains a professional manner when interacting with both internal and external customers. Complies with workplace health and safety standards: wears required personal protective equipment; promptly report unsafe conditions; complies with all departmental, county, state federal policies/procedures/regulations and laws.

Checks all vehicles/equipment for performance and safety problems at time of service; performs repairs to vehicles/equipment that are needed to extend longevity of the equipment; diagnosis problems and makes repairs; makes bumper-to-bumper repairs and fabrication.

Diagnoses automotive problems using engine analysis, hand-held computer diagnostic equipment; makes recommendation to Supervisor as to which vehicle/equipment needs to be repaired.

Travels to out-of-plant locations to make necessary repairs when vehicles and/or equipment break down on highway or remote sites. Travels to off-site locations to perform emergency repairs on vehicles and equipment that experience breakdowns on roadways or at remote work sites. Performs roadside assistance, including changing flat tires, repairing air lines, providing jump-starts, and completing other necessary repairs to restore equipment to service.

Maintains accurate records of repair work performed on vehicles/equipment.

Performs clean-up duties to maintain shop in clean, orderly working condition; assists with snow removal as needed.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.); 3-5 yrs. of auto technician experience; valid Ohio Driver’s License; and/or, any combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties as listed above.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.

VISUAL ACUITY:

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to eyes. The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as drill presses where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical, etc. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The worker is subject to: both environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils; the worker frequently is in close quarters and other areas which could cause claustrophobia; may be exposed to infectious diseases.

VERY HEAVY WORK:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/ or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.