PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to perform mechanical work functions associated with repair and maintenance of
county automotive and mechanical equipment. This position reports to the Fleet Maintenance Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
Ensures departmental adherence to established safety procedures; supervises use of precautionary safety equipment and
monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Consults with assigned staff to review work requirements, status, and problems; assists with complex or problem
situations; provides direction, advice, and technical expertise.
Diagnoses, maintains, and performs general mechanical repair work on automotive and mechanical equipment.
Inspects, tests and repairs engine components and systems, such as ignition systems, computerized engine controls,
electronic fuel injection systems, steering systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, brake
systems, engine cooling systems, fuel systems, charging systems, starting systems, emission systems, and air
conditioning systems.
Performs general mechanical repair/maintenance work, which may include dismantling, overhauling, repairing and
reassembling engines, rebuilding/replacing transmissions, and rebuilding drive trains, carburetors, differentials, pumps
and gear boxes.
Performs welding/fabrication work associated with general repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, which
may include welding metal parts together, repairing broken or cracked parts, filling holes, increasing size of metal
parts, and fabricating special parts and apparatus.
Performs routine and preventive maintenance on equipment, vehicles and other machinery, which may include
inspecting equipment, pumping fuel into vehicles, checking/replacing fluid levels, draining/replacing oil,
changing/replacing filters, lubricating mechanical parts, installing/replacing blades, rotating tires, replacing
tires/belts/hoses, checking batteries, greasing equipment, flushing radiators, and performing tune-ups.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with servicing, repairing, maintaining and testing
vehicles and equipment, which may include a service truck, light/heavy equipment, tire changer, computerized tire
balancer, tire hammer, battery tester, battery charger, air compressor, hoist, hydraulic hose machine, hydraulic lift,
hydraulic jack, welder, torch, grease gun, vise, pressure washer, drill, drill press, meters, gauges, vacuum cleaner,
mechanic tools, and diagnostic instruments.
Tests machinery, equipment and parts for proper operations; reports problem situations.