Highway Technical Mechanic 1

Job Title: Highway Technical Mechanic 1-5 Job Code: 2211-2215

FLSA: Non-Exempt Revision Date: July 2016 

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, performs maintenance, repairs and adjustments on vehicles, heavy equipment and other power-driven equipment and machinery, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

· Performs preventive maintenance on County vehicles and heavy equipment to maximize the effective life cycle of the equipment, reduce downtime and improve the productivity of County workers.

· Inspects and diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems on County trucks, specialty vehicles and heavy equipment; determines extent of necessary repairs, and prioritizes work; performs maintenance and repairs within scope of authority, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

· Diagnoses, repairs and overhauls vehicles and heavy equipment engines, transmissions, power trains, braking, and steering; uses technical manuals and computer equipment to diagnose and correct vehicle problems and faults.

· Diagnoses and repairs component systems and sub-systems for electrical, fuel supply systems, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, and engine cooling systems.

· Performs technical equipment repairs, including repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, engines and components.

· Transports equipment from the field to the repair shop facility; performs emergency repairs in the field as required; identifies and reports vehicle problems requiring additional maintenance and repair; notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority.

· Reviews status of vehicles and equipment, performs safety inspections, and recommends equipment replacement and major repair options; installs auxiliary and specialized equipment.

· Performs arc and acetylene welding as required; fabricates metal parts and tools; builds and modifies metal components, and performs body repair and other metal component repairs.

· Orders parts as needed, researches and selects vendors and other supply sources; maintains records of parts requisitions and inventory.

· Maintains work orders, records and logs of services performed and general vehicle information; reports any operational problems to the supervisor in a timely manner, and completes other reports as required.

· Performs routine shop facility maintenance; cleans work areas and picks up debris; disposes of lubricants and chemicals used in equipment servicing and maintenance in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

· Controls work site to assure that safety rules and regulations are adhered to, and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.

· Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.

· Provides backup to other Highway staff and responds when called out for emergencies.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Work is performed in repair and maintenance facilities; moderate physical demands; strength sufficient to lift and move items weighing up to eighty (80) pounds; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; requires vision capacity to perform fine calibrations and differentiate between colored wires.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND four (4) year’s work experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

A valid Commercial Driver’s License and Traffic Control Flagger card are required; additional specific technical training and certifications may be required.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS REQUIRED:

Knowledge of: 

· County policies and procedures.

· Gasoline & diesel engines, power trains, hydraulics & pneumatics, and mechanical & electrical systems.

· Metal fabrication and welding methods and procedures.

· Methods used in a preventive maintenance program. 

· Methods, tools and equipment used in the repair of vehicles and heavy equipment.

· County safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions.

· Safety standards and practices in a shop environment.

· Federal and state safety laws and regulations, including drug and alcohol testing guidelines for CDL. 

Skills in: 

· Inspecting, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, brake, fuel and electrical problems in a wide variety of vehicles and heavy equipment.

· Performing computerized diagnostic tests on vehicle components and equipment.

· Maintaining equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.

· Welding, metal fabricating and adapting parts and tools to specific repairs. 

· Identifying safety problems.

· Safe use of power and hand tools, and chemicals, lubricants and cleaning compounds.

· Reading and interpreting technical manuals and specifications. 

· Maintaining accurate service records. 

· Following safe work practices.

· Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.

· Following verbal and written instructions.