Mechanic

The ability to perform routine repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment under supervision as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnoses, rebuilds, and repairs vehicles and equipment with supervision as needed.

• Performs inspections, preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment, and minor component replacement as applicable.

• Prepares and maintains records and reports accurately.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Educational and Other Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum of six months work related skill, knowledge, and hands on experience or vocational training preferred.

• Promotion eligibility to Mechanic II is based on work performance and skills.

• Must possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be knowledgeable of safety practices and procedures.

• Must possess ability to work independently and as a member of team.

• Sensitive to confidential information.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Able to read, speak and write English.

• Strong physical and mental health to maintain demanding workload.

• Able to work under stressful conditions at times.

• Climbing - able to go up and down stairs.

• Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

• Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats when needed, including welding safety equipment.

• Position will consistently dictate 40 hours per week with occasional overtime demands based on the workload requirements. 

• Strong work ethics of integrity and honesty strives for excellence in all activities employing accompanying communication.

• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

• Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Resolving conflicts and other minor problems.

• Dependable, reliable, fulfills responsibilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to repair equipment in a timely manner.

• Frequent travel may be required.

• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.

• Work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.  Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.