Fleet Mechanic

Essential Job Functions

• Performs skilled work in the repair and maintenance of County vehicles and equipment including: Engine and drive train overhaul and repair, electrical components (starters, alternators, etc.) troubleshooting and repair, bearings, brakes and seals installations, hydraulic systems repair, electrical wiring and other components troubleshooting and repair.
• Diagnoses fuel, ignition, electrical, and power train malfunctions using computer scanners and various types of electrical testing equipment to determine proper repair procedures.
• Installs some and maintains all emergency equipment used on sheriff's patrol and investigation vehicles including emergency strobe lighting, spotlights, roll cages, antennas, radios, sirens, speakers, rear lighting kill and/or strobe accessories, and fabricates mounting devices and supports as needed.
• Repairs electrical systems; reads wiring schematics to install, repair and remove accessories used on emergency response vehicles.
• Performs major and minor tune-up procedures on County vehicles and equipment.
• Cleans, washes, services, greases, changes oil, checks lights, brakes, hose tires, belts, and other preventative maintenance on gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.
• Performs preventative and/or corrective maintenance on County vehicles and equipment and determines priority of minor and major repairs on individual equipment and/or vehicles.
• Uses computer to maintain records, work orders and notes for each job and repair done on county vehicles and equipment.
• Operates equipment as necessary to road test, travel to job sites or bring into or remove from shop; may operate a road service truck.
• Affords assistance to buyers in ordering parts and supplies.
• Performs minor body and fender repairs and painting work.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Performs duties in a safe manner.
• Maintains awareness of others in work area.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED;
• Level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field;
• and a minimum of two years experience;
• or Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge Of methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Variety of mechanical systems of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Variety of electrical systems of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Standard practices, equipment and tools of the automotive and equipment mechanical trade.
• Principles and practices of gasoline and diesel engine repair and maintenance.
• Operating and repair characteristics of hydraulic systems.
• Principles and practices of fire truck pump and valve repair and maintenance.
• Basic principles of record keeping.
• Shop mathematics.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
• Ability To Perform a variety of duties in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing vehicles, equipment and components.
• Inspects automotive, emergency and public works equipment to locate mechanical defects, to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems and to determine corrective procedures.
• Estimate time and materials needed for work.
• Maintain a variety of shop and repair records and logs.
• Use various hand and power driven shop tools.
• Prepare and maintain clear and accurate reports.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.