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Position Purpose:
This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all municipal vehicles and specialized equipment.
Distinguishing Characteristics of the Job Class:
This is a journey level position which performs tasks requiring advanced technical skills. Positions in this class complete tasks independently and work under general supervision with existing guidelines such as, technical manuals, standard operating procedures and policies.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Public Works Supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Fabricates devices, tools, or implements needed using welding, grinding, and metal cutting tools and equipment.
- Performs inspections, repairs, adjustments, and modifications on a wide range of vehicles and specialized equipment used for heavy construction and grounds maintenance, in the field and in a shop environment.
- Performs routine inspections and maintenance on assigned equipment, including gasoline, diesel, and electric powered vehicles and equipment.
- Diagnoses problems and makes repairs to vehicle/equipment systems, including engines, transmissions, suspensions, electrical, ignition, fuel, hydraulic and brakes.
- Coordinates with users and management to ensure availability of vehicles and equipment in good working condition.
- Assists in overseeing repairs or maintenance work done by contractors.
- Effectively inputs and helps to maintain various records, including inspections, maintenance schedules, time and material costs, and parts inventory, into recordkeeping system(s) related to assigned department/division.
- Maintains, repairs and rebuilds hydrostatic drive trains and hydraulic pump units.
- Performs preventive maintenance and tune-ups to equipment and tools; replaces tires, bearings, plugs and filters. Cleans, sharpens, and adjusts mower cutting reels, blades and bed-knives.
- Works with procurement personnel to ensure appropriate inventory.
- Performs welding work as needed.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed by this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.
Peripheral Duties:
- Perform the duties of subordinate personnel as needed or assigned by Public Works Superintendent.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Please see the attached questionnaire for position specific physical requirements and typical working conditions. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described in the attached form are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED is required. Completion of a one-year vocational training course in automotive and equipment repair is desirable.
Experience: Three years' experience as an equipment mechanic working with vehicles and specialized equipment used by the city is required.
Or: Any combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job, may be substituted for these qualifications. Examples of these skills include:
Knowledge of:
- Vehicle and equipment components and systems
- Current practices, procedures, technology, and techniques used in the vehicle and equipment repair industry
- Safety regulations, standards, guidelines, and practices regarding assigned vehicles and equipment
- IBM-compatible computers
Ability to:
- Operate vehicles and equipment assigned for inspection, maintenance, repair, etc
- Inspect, maintain, repair, adjust, and modify vehicles and specialized equipment
- Work safely and comply with all safety regulations, standards, guidelines, and practices regarding assigned vehicles and equipment
- Read and understand written manuals and make basic sketches of proposed modifications or items to be fabricated
- Provide specific training and instructions to lower level positions
- Provide excellent customer service
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff, city officials, the public and other agencies
- Operate IBM-compatible computer and software applications related to assigned department/division
- Effectively update and maintain records related to assigned department/division using related recordkeeping systems
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Weld
License, Certification and Other Requirements:
- Must possess a Washington State Driver's license and a driving record that's acceptable to the City
- Class "A" Washington State Commercial Driver's License without air brakes restriction is desirable
- Must possess Automotive Service Excellence Certification A5 (Light Duty Brakes) within twelve (12) months of employment
- Must possess Washington State Emission Certification within twelve (12) months of employment
- Automotive Service Excellence Certification T4 (Heavy Duty Brakes) is desirable
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