Job Description

Posting number: 202600110

Department: Department of Public Works

Division: Fleet Services

Job classification: Fleet Mechanic II

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Fleet Services

Summary

This position is responsible for performing intermediate skilled work in the maintenance and repair involving the inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of automotive, heavy duty vehicles, refuse vehicles, and construction and support equipment. The Fleet Mechanic II receives frequent verbal and written instruction through on the job training, attendance at general shop meetings, and formal classroom instruction. The formal training may require employees to attend classroom instruction outside their regularly scheduled hours. The employee has contact with coworkers and on occasion, employees of other divisions and departments. The Mechanic II work is subject to general directions of standardized practices and is able to perform most mechanical work, but would still require direction and development in areas of diagnosis and particularly complex repair jobs. Employees will be responsible for carrying out preventive maintenance tasks; determining causes of vehicle/equipment/apparatus operating problems by tracing and locating defects; selecting and safely using proper tools, equipment, devices, manuals, references, established procedures and techniques; and making repairs to automotive, light and medium duty trucks, heavy mobile equipment/vehicles, refuses collections trucks and utility maintenance equipment/vehicles. A Mechanic Technician II uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instruction, but refers deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations not covered by instructions to the supervisor or more experienced mechanics. Complexity of the work derives from work on gasoline and diesel engine vehicles and equipment which include hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computer controlled utility systems, controls, and features, many of which work in consonance with and are dependent upon each other for proper functioning. In performing work on recurring assignments, the employee maintains vehicles and equipment, and repairs defects or malfunctions which are more readily diagnosed than on the most complex assignments. Work is performed in accordance with technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, and schematics. The impact of properly performed work is the provision of vehicles which are both operationally safe and capable of performing in the manner for which they were designed. While positions of this class are non-supervisory, employees periodically provide on-the-job training and instruction to less experienced Mechanic I. Work is performed in all of the following settings: Fleet Services maintenance building, maintenance yard, on the road, or wherever a break down occurs. Repair work may be performed in any weather conditions. Employees work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods, and must continuously bend, reach, stretch, lift, stoop, climb and crouch often on top of, in, and under vehicles and engines in cramped and awkward positions. Performance of the work of the class regularly involves exposure to loud noises, vibrations, dust, dirt and grease. Employees perform physically strenuous work while standing, lying down, or sitting; and pull, push, lift and carry items which weigh up to one hundred (100) pounds, and occasionally in excess of one hundred (100) pounds. The work requires employees to push, pull, turn, position and otherwise move parts, assemblies, components, equipment and tools often near or immediately adjacent to running engines where employees are exposed to compressed air, electrical current, belts, pulleys, fan blades and sharp edges. Additional hazards include spring-loaded parts, lifts and presses on wet/greasy floors, hot hydraulic fluids and oils, acetylene and oxygen cutting torches near flammable substances, battery acid and cleaning solvents, and working at heights of from ten to twenty feet above the ground or floor level. Performance of the work of the class may occasionally expose employees to decayed garbage, human/animal waste and/or body fluids. These hazardous working conditions require employees to strictly follow safety procedures and regularly employ safety equipment including safety glasses, rubber and leather gloves, hearing protection, eye and face shields, respiratory masks, and steel toe shoes. Despite these precautions, employees regularly receive cuts, burns, bruises and strains as well as eye, ear, nose, throat and skin irritations.

Examples of duties

• Performs preventative maintenance and repair of City vehicles that includes motorcycles, sedans, police vehicles, light trucks, medium/heavy diesel trucks, paratransit buses, refuse/recycling vehicles, water/sewer utility vehicles, backhoes, loaders, street maintenance equipment, and specialized equipment.
• Performs basic diagnosis of problems on equipment which includes traces and locates defects and causes of mechanical, electrical, computer and other problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs.
• Works primarily with but is not limited to working with brakes, engines, lighting, electrical, hydraulic, suspension, drive train, suspension, tires, and body systems which may involve basic tears down and rebuilds of components and assemblies of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles
• Preform basic road/performance tests on vehicles and equipment during and occasionally upon completion of maintenance and/or repair work.
• Maintains records of time, materials used, and update work status in the fleet maintenance system.
• Participates in training programs.
• Reads and follows sketches, specifications, and service manuals.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Requests parts and checks them for compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Performs road service and when necessary tow vehicles and equipment to Fleet Services or contracted vendor shop for estimates and/or repairs.
• Assists higher level mechanic with complex repairs and/or fabrications.
• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed.
• Perform all preventive maintenance procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in the automotive repair and maintenance trade.

Graduation from high school or High School Certificate (GED) of completion.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

LICENSE:

At Time of Employment Application:

• Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from applicant's state of residence.

Upon Completion of Probationary Period:

• Possession of a Class "A" or "B" (or equivalent) Commercial Driver's License, with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement from employee's state of residence.

Special Qualifications:

Within Twelve (12) Months from Date of Hire:

Federal Environmental Protection Agency Air Conditioning Certification (Clean Air Act, 1990, Section 608 and 609) appropriate to the equipment serviced/inspected

Within Thirty Six (36) Months from Date of Hire

Employees obtain or have maintained ASE certifications, which includes successful completion of examinations in either Automobile and Light Truck and Medium-Heavy Truck:

• Brakes: Automotive-A4,
• Brakes: Medium-Heavy Truck- T4
• Suspension: Automotive-A5,
• Suspension Medium-Heavy Truck- T5
• Automotive Engine Performance A-8
• Medium-Heavy Truck- Preventive Maintenance Inspection – T8

Supplemental information

• Knowledge of mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of a variety of systems, assemblies and parts, including such major systems as diesel, multi fuel, and gasoline engines; automatic and manual transmissions; and driveline assemblies including differentials
• Knowledge of the operating principles of hydraulic systems such as found on earth moving equipment, refuse trucks, dump truck and snow removal equipment, material spreaders and sewer vacuum trucks.
• Knowledge of the use of hand and/or power tools and equipment, including computer, electronic diagnostic devices, and testing equipment used in the automotive, heavy truck and equipment trade.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the automotive mechanic's trade.
• Knowledge of tow–truck operations and towing procedures.
• Skilled in the use of lifts, jacks, hoists, lube equipment, tire changing machines, fluid changing machines, and forklift.
• Ability to work overhead or in stretched, cramped, awkward, tiring, and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to use and wear personal protective clothing and equipment when exposed to dust, fumes, and other irritants to eyes, nose, ears, skin and respiratory system.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.
• Ability to work independently, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions, service charts and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to weld assorted metals.
• Ability to use machinery such as metal lathes, brake lathes and drill presses.
• Ability to fabricate simple parts and equipment to serve a need or to make repairs.
• Ability to update work status in fleet maintenance system and keep arcuate written related shop notes and records - being accountable for all time and materials needed for repairs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to use PC and fleet maintenance system.
• Ability to perform tasks which normally require lifting up to100 lbs. on a regular basis and over 100 lbs. on an occasional basis.