AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC (NON-COMPETITIVE)

About the role

This employee performs journey level work by troubleshooting and repairing automobiles, trucks, construction equipment, specialized equipment such as fire pumpers, and non-automotive equipment. Performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses the causes of equipment malfunction to determine which parts need repair, adjustment, rebuilding, fabrication, or replacement.
• Repairs engine and associated components such as carburetors, electronic fuel injection systems, cooling systems, and front-end and rear suspension systems.
• Performs tune-ups on engines of various types of equipment including heavy trucks, heavy equipment (e.g. bulldozers, pavers, etc.), and specialized equipment such as wood chippers and air compressors.
• Repairs, overhauls, modifies, replaces, or installs mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic units such as power-takeoffs, snow removal blades, etc., on trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Drives a tow truck or other service vehicle to the scene of stranded or inoperative equipment to perform emergency repairs or to tow equipment back to municipal garage.
• Cleans assigned work area and picks up tools and places them in appropriate tool chest or cabinets.
• Evaluates the condition of batteries by testing and discards or cleans and recharges.
• Attends workshops or training sessions on automotive maintenance.
• Identifies unsafe practices and conditions and brings such matters to the attention of the crew leader or supervisor.

  Requirements

  • Knowledge Of The design and function of two and four cycle internal combustion engines and diesel engines.
  • All of the various systems associated with automotive-equipment, including fuel carburetion, fuel pumps, fuel injection, brakes, steering, transmissions, suspension, electrical, cooling, lubrication, air conditioning systems, ABS brake systems, and hydraulics.
  • Types and characteristics of various fluids that are put into automotive components.
  • Mechanics hand tools and standard trade practices and procedures.
  • Occupational hazards and safe work practices when working with and around automotive equipment and automotive repair equipment.
  • Testing instruments, such as voltmeter, multimeters, etc.
  • Operating and repair characteristics of a variety of automotive equipment such as cars and trucks.
  • Battery charging procedures.
  • Basic installation procedures for electrical components on equipment.
  • Knowledge Of service manuals and the types of and extent of adjustment, alignment, repair, or replacement.
  • Ability To Detect unsafe work behavior.
  • Ability To improvise by using materials on hand in order to reactivate equipment in emergency situations.
  • Ability To plan and organize work so that all parts needed to complete a project are ordered ahead of time when possible.
  • Ability To comply with practices, policies, and procedures of the department such as keeping work area clean and accessible and regulations dealing with safe and proper use of equipment and tools.
  • Understanding and applying mechanical principles.
  • Writing clearly and concisely to complete reports and forms.
  • Reading and interpreting schematics, technical manuals, specification tables, and other written instructions.
  • Following oral instructions, listening and understanding descriptions of complaints, and translating information to others, either orally or in writing.
  • Working alone, or with others, and maintaining satisfactory working relationships with other employees and users of equipment.
  • Ability to learn and retain up-to-date changes in all areas of service repair industry.
  • Understanding and applying mechanical principles.
  • Ability to work in awkward body positions such as kneeling, stooping, and laying on back for long periods of time.
  • Ability to drive a motor vehicle in order to transport oneself on the streets and highways.

    Qualifications

    • Two (2) years of paid experience in automotive repair work.
    • Promotional qualifications: Two (2) years of experience as an Automotive Mechanic Helper with the City of Cincinnati.
    • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License or obtain one during the probationary period.
    • Willingness to work shifts other than normal business hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
    • Ability to lift heavy amounts of weight in excess of 50 pounds.
    • Ability to work in a garage area with some exposure to various outside weather conditions.
    • Exposure to constant noise, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases and oils.
    • Exposure to confined spaces.
    • Ability to work alone, or with others, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and users of equipment.
    • Ability to learn and retain up-to-date changes in all areas of service repair industry.
    • Ability to work in awkward body positions such as kneeling, stooping, and laying on back for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work in a garage area with some exposure to various outside weather conditions.
    • Exposure to constant noise, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases and oils.
    • Exposure to confined spaces.
    • Ability to work alone, or with others, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and users of equipment.
    • Ability to learn and retain up-to-date changes in all areas of service repair industry.
    • Ability to work in awkward body positions such as kneeling, stooping, and laying on back for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work in a garage area with some exposure to various outside weather conditions.
    • Exposure to constant noise, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases and oils.
    • Exposure to confined spaces.
    • Ability to work alone, or with others, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and users of equipment.
    • Ability to learn and retain up-to-date changes in all areas of service repair industry.
    • Ability to work in awkward body positions such as kneeling, stooping, and laying on back for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work in a garage area with some exposure to various outside weather conditions.
    • Exposure to constant noise, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases and oils.
    • Exposure to confined spaces.
    • Ability to work alone, or with others, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and users of equipment.
    • Ability to learn and retain up-to-date changes in all areas of service repair industry.
    • Ability to work in awkward body positions such as kneeling, stooping, and laying on back for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work in a garage area with some exposure to various outside weather conditions.
    • Exposure to constant noise, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases and oils.
    • Exposure to confined spaces.
    • Ability to work alone, or with others, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and users of equipment.
    • Ability to learn and retain up-to-date changes in all areas of service repair industry.
    • Ability to work in awkward body positions such as kneeling, stooping, and laying on back for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work in a garage area with some exposure to various outside weather conditions.
    • Exposure to constant noise, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases and oils.
    • Exposure to confined spaces.
    • Ability to work alone, or with others, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and users of equipment.
    • Ability to learn and retain up-to-date changes in all areas of service repair industry.
    • Ability to work in awkward body positions such as kneeling, stooping, and laying on back for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work in a garage area with some exposure to various outside weather conditions.
    • Exposure to constant noise, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases and oils.
    • Exposure to confined spaces.
    • Ability to work alone, or with others, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and users of equipment.
    • Ability to learn and retain up-to-date changes in all areas of service repair industry.
    • Ability to work in awkward body positions such as kneeling, stooping, and laying on back for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work in a garage area with some exposure to various outside weather conditions.
    • Exposure to constant noise, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases and oils.
    • Exposure to confined spaces.
    • Ability to work alone, or with others, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and users of equipment.
    • Ability to learn and retain up-to-date changes in all areas of service repair industry.
    • Ability to work in awkward body positions such as kneeling, stooping, and laying on back for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work in a garage area with some exposure to various outside weather conditions.
    • Exposure to constant noise, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases and oils.
    • Exposure to confined spaces.
    • Ability to work alone, or with others, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and users of equipment.
    • Ability to learn and retain up-to-date changes in all areas of service repair industry.
    • Ability to work in awkward body positions such as kneeling, stooping, and laying on back for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work in a garage area with some exposure to various outside weather conditions.
    • Exposure to constant noise, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases and oils.
    • Exposure to confined spaces.
    • Ability to work alone, or with others, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and users of equipment.
    • Ability to learn and retain up-to-date changes in all areas of service repair industry.
    • Ability to work in awkward body positions such as kneeling, stooping, and laying on back for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work in a garage area with some exposure to various outside weather conditions.
    • Exposure to constant noise, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases and oils.
    • Exposure to confined spaces.
    • Ability to work alone, or with others, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and users of equipment.
    • Ability to learn and retain up-to-date changes in all areas of service repair industry.
    • Ability to work in awkward body positions such as kneeling, stooping, and laying on back for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work in a garage area with some exposure to various outside weather conditions.
    • Exposure to constant noise, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases and oils.
    • Exposure to confined spaces.
    • Ability to work alone, or with others, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and users of equipment.
    • Ability to learn and retain up-to-date changes in all areas of service repair industry.
    • Ability to work in awkward body positions such as kneeling, stooping, and laying on back for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work in a garage area with some exposure to various outside weather conditions.
    • Exposure to constant noise, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases and oils.
    • Exposure to confined spaces.
    • Ability to work alone, or with others, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and users of equipment.
    • Ability to learn and retain up-to-date changes in all areas of service repair industry.
    • Ability to work in awkward body positions such as kneeling, stooping, and laying on back for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work in a garage area with some exposure to various outside weather conditions.
    • Exposure to constant noise, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases and oils.
    • Exposure to confined spaces.
    • Ability to work alone, or with others, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and users of equipment.
    • Ability to learn and retain up-to-date changes in all areas of service repair industry.
    • Ability to work in awkward body positions such as kneeling, stooping, and laying on back for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work in a garage area with some exposure to various outside weather conditions.
    • Exposure to constant noise, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases and oils.
    • Exposure to confined spaces.
    • Ability to work alone