PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: This position is responsible for the major and minor service of diesel / gasoline motors and electrical systems of a variety of passenger vehicles, heavy equipment and apparatus, lawn mowers and other small engines, including regular service and minor repairs.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions
- Perform major and minor service of diesel/gasoline motors and electrical systems for fleet vehicles and equipment.
- Repair and rebuild special tools and equipment.
- Perform repairs on front end systems, steering systems, starters, transmissions, clutches, differentials, brakes and other related appurtenances.
- Perform repairs on weed eaters, chain saws, and riding mowers.
- Clean and maintain city shop.
- Maintain parts and supplies for various types of equipment and order parts as required.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records for all city equipment.
- Conduct preventive maintenance programs on all vehicles and equipment.
- Respond as necessary to after hour emergencies.
Other Functions
· Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Work is of considerable difficulty. Must exercise judgment involving matters of considerable importance; some of which will demand tact and diplomacy in maintaining positive relationship with the public, sales representatives and other city departments and employees.
- The ability to use logical thinking to solve problems.
- Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and operation of internal combustion engines and electrical systems.
- Considerable knowledge in the use and care of tools and specialized equipment utilized.
- Knowledge of the appropriate safety procedures and practices.
- Ability to maintain diesel equipment.
- Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions.
- Skill in locating and adjusting defects in automotive equipment.
- Required to work overtime as necessary.
- Personal computer literacy.
- Reside within 20-minute drive of Concordia or within Cloud County within 6 months of employment.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION ANDEXPERIENCE
· Three years automotive mechanic experience.
· Any equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to fulfill the requirements.
· Possess a valid Class C Kansas Drivers License and an established personal driving history that is acceptable for coverage by the City’s insurance carrier.
· Possess a valid Commercial Drivers License or the ability to obtain within one year.
· Willingness to achieve an automotive professional certification during employment.
EQUIPMENT USED
Adding Machine Calculator
Telephone City Radio
Welder Computer
Mechanic tools Electronic instrumentation equipment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
· Frequently experience moderate levels of stress.
· Lower and upper body strength to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
· Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
· Use of hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
· The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and talk or hear.
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
The environmental demands here are representative of those that must be met be an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Work in hot and humid areas.
- Work in cold areas.
- Exposure to climatic conditions.
- Exposure to wet and/or muddy conditions.
- Exposure to low, medium and high electrical voltages.
- Exposure to high noise levels.
- Exposure to hazardous materials and conditions such as toxic or explosive gases and oxygen deficiencies.
REMARKS
This position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.
NOTE: Agility and drug screening tests will follow all conditional offers of employment.
NOTE: The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Pay: From $17.58 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
