Mechanic
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position performs skilled mechanical work on trucks and other construction and maintenance equipment according to manufacturing specifications and procedures, maintenance, forms, logs and other instructions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal for this position. These 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 be required and assigned.
• Performs preventative maintenance, repairs and services equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, graders, plows, tractors, dozers, excavators, as well as paving, seal-coating, and similar self-propelled equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance, repairs and services tools and equipment including, but not limited to, mowers, jack hammers, saws, and power tools.
• Repairs equipment using cutting torch, electric welder, and gas welder as required.
• Changes tires on equipment; Repairs damaged/deflated tires as necessary.
• Transports equipment to project sites utilizing various trucks and trailers as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of shop and working order of shop equipment
• Schedules and performs minor repairs to fuel and lubricant handling equipment; researches and keeps informed on oil ratings and new engine lubricant requirements.
• Operates communications equipment between shop and field personnel to communicate and relay information as necessary; receives telephone and radio calls, determines nature of incident or emergency, and notifies appropriate authorities; communicates and relays information to supervisors and field crews.
• Prepares and inspects winter maintenance equipment – maintains snow plow equipment, cutting edges, and spreaders; and cleans equipment post-storm.
• Performs preventive maintenance on highway equipment, including greasing, changing oil, performing regular thorough cleaning, and minor repairs; maintains snow plow equipment, cutting edges, and spreaders; and cleans equipment post-storm.
• Other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• One-year certificate/diploma from accredited technical school in mechanical-related program.
• Three years’ work experience in repair and rebuilding of construction equipment and machinery, servicing and repairing of gasoline and diesel powered equipment.
• Class A or B CDL must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire. Valid Driver’s License Required upon hire. Must obtain H and N endorsement within 6 months from date of hire.
• Flagger certification preferred.
• HazMat certification preferred.
• Tire certification preferred.
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment drug test.
Posting Pay Range: $25.70-$34.59
Posting Expected Pay Range: $25.70-$28.80
Department: Highway
FTE: 1.0
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