Mechanic I - Highway

This position is responsible for the maintenance and repairs all vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment for the assigned department, including general maintenance and repairs, as well as assisting in the operation of heavy equipment. 

Department: Highway

Pay Grade: 85, Non-Exempt

Starting hourly rate: $26.41

Minimum Experience

• One (1) year of automotive mechanical repair experience including specialized training in the full mechanical repair of vehicles and automotive equipment. Some experience in diesel, electrical and electronic repair preferred. 

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.  

Certifications, Licenses: 

• Must possess a valid drivers license

• Must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within 1 year

• Pre-employment criminal background check is required 

GENERAL POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The following duties are normal for this position.  However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  Other duties may also be required or assigned. 

Not all duties may be assigned to each position.  The allocation of duties for this position will be dependent upon the department/division assigned and qualification of assigned work/equipment. 

• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as changing oil, lubrication, etc. and refueling.  

• Repairs equipment and vehicles, such as adjusting clutches and brakes, repairing lights, replacing or rebuilding transmissions and engines and other mechanical repairs as assigned.  

• Road tests vehicles and equipment after service or repair, completes and submits service records, completes work orders. 

• Utilizes computer software and systems, diagnostic tools and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot equipment problems, detects machinery or equipment failures. 

• Reads and interprets service and parts manuals, schematics and other technical and reference publications. 

• Works proactively with equipment or truck operators to foresee mechanical problems. 

• Performs welding on vehicle/equipment for maintenance repairs and other department needs. 

• Operates heavy/light equipment such as wrecker, front-end loader, asphalt roller, backhoe, tractor-trailer truck, paint truck, service truck, etc. as necessary. 

• Performs mechanical repairs or refueling of vehicles off-site as needed. 

• Assists service coordinator with ordering parts or preparing work orders of maintenance completed and parts used. 

• Repairs or replaces tires as necessary on equipment or County vehicles. 

• Performs minor welding, cutting and fabricating. 

• Inspects and prepares new equipment for use, provides instructions to users on operating and service requirements. 

• Road tests vehicles and equipment after service or repair, completes and submits service records, completes work orders. 

• Maintains and repairs hand tools, power tools, lift equipment, power equipment and diagnostic equipment. 

• Maintains workstations and other assigned areas in an organized and safe condition. 

• Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; ensures equipment is safely maintained. 

• Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority.  Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents, or personal injuries.    

• Other duties as assigned. 

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• This position has no fiscal responsibilities. 

COUNTY ORGANIZATION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Represent the Department and County to other County staff and members of the public.

• Provide quality customer service to individuals requiring assistance.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS: 

• Mechanics I work under the guidance and supervision of the Team Leader or Superintendent. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge of: 

• Automotive mechanics. 

• Gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, pumps and valves, generators, and welding.  

• Practices, methods, materials and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.   

• Computerized diagnostic hardware and software; other software consistent for this position. 

• Welding techniques.  

• Care and use of equipment and tools utilized in the performance of department functions. 

• Safety precautions and potential hazards encountered in maintenance activities. 

• Drivetrain systems and components, undercarriage, wheels, tires, suspension systems. 

• Lubricant, systems fluids and fuel specifications, properties and applications. 

• Heating and air conditioning systems and lighting systems. 

• Legal load limits for assigned equipment and vehicles. 

• Knowledge of the County and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.  

Skill in: 

• Operating equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment utilized in County Operations. 

• Following procedures outlined in print and electronic technical manuals.  

• Performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance. 

• Load securement, forklift operation and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

• Hazardous Materials identification and emergency response protocols, Federal and State regulations. 

• Organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority. 

• Applying judgment and discretion in resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations. 

• Communicating clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form. 

Ability to:  

• Read and follow technical manuals, service manuals, schematics and other instructional materials. 

• Safely perform flagging operations in accordance with industry guidelines. 

• Install and maintain traffic control devices in accordance with industry guidelines. 

• Operate assigned machinery and equipment skillfully and safely in close proximity to vehicular traffic, grade and alignment stakes, slopes, trucks, other construction equipment, laborers and utilities. 

• Safely load, unload, and transport equipment to and from job sites. 

• Communicate professionally with other crew members, supervisors and members of the public. 

• Establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations. 

• Perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision. 

• Instruct and train in methods and procedures. 

• Organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines. 

• Interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.  

• Perform mathematical calculations required of this position. 

• Establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations. 

• Analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.  

• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations. 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.  

• Work the allocated hours of the position. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Work is performed in a mechanical garage but may also be outdoors, requiring mobility and physical activity. Work environment includes exposure to noise, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and subject to slip, trip and fall hazards as well as mechanical operations injury risk.  

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/ACTIVITIES: 

• This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 75 pounds of lifting/moving or force and occasional lift, move or drag 75-100 pounds or more while performing essential functions of the job. 

• Work regularly requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl or kneel for a prolonged period of time as well as the ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and speak and hear.  

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.  

• Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively communicate with others in English. 

• Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, material safety data sheets, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth. 

• Ability to recognize occupational hazards in work activities and take safety precautions.  

• Work requires operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surrounding and activities.  This may involve driving in inclement weather conditions. 

• Work has exposure to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including inclement weather, heavy traffic conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and work near mechanical parts. 

• Work is generally in a moderately noisy setting indoors in a mechanical garage but may also be outdoors.  

• Work requires wearing specialized personal protective equipment. 

• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.  

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and is not a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may also be assigned job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. 

Montgomery County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1966 (Section 1981) and 1964 (Title VI, VII,) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Equal Pay Act (EPA) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act (USERRA).