Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

This is the second of five levels in the Equipment Maintenance series. Incumbents analyze, inspect, test, maintain and repair a variety of vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities may include maintaining and repairing brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, exhaust, axle assemblies, air conditioning, and related systems; performing minor body repair; changing and repairing tires; aiding disabled vehicles; and maintaining maintenance and repair records.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs complex, skilled repairs and/or overhauls to vehicles and equipment in assigned area of responsibility, including inspecting, and replacing of broken or worn parts.

• Diagnoses, repairs, cleans, adjusts, and installs fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems involving repair and replacement of applicable parts which, depending on assignment, may include carburetors, fuel pumps, starter motors, distributors, generators/alternators, voltage regulators, wiring, switches, hoses, batteries, radiators, thermostats, and water pumps.

• Performs preventative maintenance and servicing activities which, depending on assignment, may include changing oil; changing filters; applying lubricants; checking fluid levels; inspecting brakes, chassis components, and tires; and performing related activities.

• Answers service and breakdown calls; conducts on-site repairs when possible; operates wrecker to return broken down vehicles and equipment to the shop.

• Completes a variety of logs, documents, and/or simple reports regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, vehicle conditions, maintenance, and repair activities, and/or related information.

• Keeps shop and assigned work area clean and organized; disposes of unusable replacement parts; and disposes of used motor oil, transmission fluid, and antifreeze.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• One (1) year experience in mechanical maintenance and repair.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.

License and Certifications

• Possession of a valid Class B commercial drivers license. (Must be obtained within 6 months of hire.)

• Forklift Certification. (Must be obtained within 6 months of hire.)