Position: equipment mechanic 1/2
department: operations
reports to: fleet foreman
flsa status: non-exempt
pay range: 32/36
date prepared: july 2020
incumbent:
summary: these positions are in the equipment mechanic classification under direct or general supervision of the fleet foreman, performing responsible and technical duties related to the inspection, diagnostics, and repairs of gasoline and diesel powered automotive, truck, and a variety of other power-driven equipment. Performs vehicle and equipment maintenance tasks requiring full journey level experience.
essential functions (illustrative only): the duties shown are done to differing levels of complexity and under differing levels of supervision depending upon the experience, certification level, and training of the incumbent. Higher levels of this class are expected to completely and independently undertake the duties listed, while lower levels may be assigned fewer complex tasks and require instruction and assistance or may singly accomplish only a portion of a listed activity. Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. perform routine maintenance and repairs to automotive and diesel power-driven equipment including automobiles, trucks, tractors, power motors, and grounds maintenance.
2. replace and adjust components such as carburetors, fuel pumps, distributors, hydraulic cylinders, valve controls, generators, bearings, and gears.
3. diagnose electrical problems and repair generators, alternators, and ignition systems.
4. check, clean, adjust, and replace breaker points, spark plugs, and other electrical components.
5. diagnose, repair, and replace transmissions, clutch assemblies, differentials, and drive shafts; adjust and repair brake shoes, pads, and linings.
6. perform engine tune-ups, conduct front-end repairs on steering linkages, gearboxes, and power steering pumps, repair radiators, and replace water pumps and hoses.
7. service vehicles with oil, grease, water, and hydraulic fluids; carry out a variety of preventative maintenance inspections and servicing tasks.
8. service and repair hydraulic pumps and equipment.
9. perform gas and electric-arc welding with rod and wire feed equipment on various metals.
10. fabricate brackets, boxes, attachments, structures, piping appurtenances, and special tools and equipment.
11. operate a variety of test equipment used in troubleshooting vehicles and equipment.
12. maintain logs, records, and data systems for required reports.
13. practice and ensure adherence to district and osha safety procedures and requirements.
14. perform other related duties as assigned.
qualification requirements: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
knowledge, skills, and abilities:
* knowledge of tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of automotive, truck, tractor, and other power-driven equipment.
* operation and care of internal combustion engines and their components.
* perform minor and major repairs on various makes and models of vehicles, equipment, and machinery.
* hydraulic valves and controls, hydraulic and air brake systems, electronic ignition, and computer command systems.
* fundamentals of welding and methods used in electric-arc and acetylene welding.
* basic arithmetic including calculating proportions and percentages and measuring concentrations.
* safe work methods and safety precautions as related to the job.
* basic understanding of water, wastewater treatment methods, principles, and best management practices.
* operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and light to moderately heavy power-driven equipment.
* basic computer skills including word processing and maintaining and sharing computer files.
ability to:
* independently perform semi-skilled and skilled duties involving the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automotive and other power-driven equipment.
* establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
* read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
* organize and maintain records and files, assemble data, and prepare reports.
* respond to after-hours emergency situations.
physical demands: the physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear; walk, stand, kneel, crawl, climb, lift and move up to 50 pounds, pull, stoop, bend, squat, twist, turn, and work in tight, confined spaces.
education and experience requirements:
any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying as determined solely by the district.
work hours: five consecutive workdays as assigned that may include one weekend day. Must be willing to work overtime and/or alternate schedule when required.
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