Job description
General Job Description
Under general supervision, repairs, services, and maintains a fleet of County-owned ambulances, heavy trucks, trailers and any other County owned equipment as needed.
- Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems with County vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Repairs malfunctions including but not limited to a/c heating system, brakes, engine, transmissions, body, etc. Replaces parts and makes adjustments to diesel drivelines.
- Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles, including adding oil, balancing tires, flushing fuel lines, changing filters, scanning clear codes, checking engine lights, etc.
- Replaces parts, makes adjustments or rebuilds engines as appropriate.
- Replaces, removes, and installs various equipment in County owned vehicles including but not limited to radios, light bars, front end parts, reflectors, stickers, various accessories, etc. May weld parts as necessary.
- Assists co-workers in diagnosing vehicles malfunctions and making repairs as necessary. Test drive vehicles for repairs.
- Inspects tools and machinery for safety periodically.
- Prepares and submits daily vehicle maintenance reports.
- Operates and maintains a variety of trucks, heavy machinery and equipment such as: draglines, backhoes, dump trucks, track hoes, excavator, loaders, motor graders, bulldozers, lawn mower, wrecker, tire changer, welder, grinder, torch, air wrench, cranes, lifts, mechanic tools, etc.
- Response to emergency calls as needed.
- Maintains and repairs cars and light trucks as necessary.
- Maintains clean and orderly work area.
- Must own tools as needed by a heavy equipment mechanic.
- Requires vocational/technical diploma equipment/machinery repair supplemented by three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be able to obtain various certifications as required. Must be able to weld and cut, as well as, some fabrication working knowledge. Must possess a valid driver’s license and prefer a CDL license or be able to obtain a class B CDL license within 180 days of starting; and pass the criminal background check and drug test.
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