Mechanic

Full-functioning, journey-level Mechanic position performing routine maintenance and repair duties on vehicles and equipment, including light and heavy shop tools, gasoline and diesel assets such as pickup trucks, dump trucks, track hoes, loaders, backhoes, lawnmowers, weed eaters, pipe saws, tampers, electric brakes, steering systems, air brakes, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning units, refuse, snow and ice equipment, and passenger vehicles. Mechanics must have their own tools (see minimum tool requirement list).

The job requires knowledge of maintenance, repair, fabrication, welding, and operation of power tools and specialized diagnostic equipment. Requires the ability to maintain collaborative and cooperative working relationships with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, organizations, and the public.

The work environment is a vehicle and equipment maintenance shop with some work at job sites in public street environments, involving hazards such as power tools, moving vehicles, and occasional exposure to adverse weather and traffic. The noise level is generally moderate but may include exposure to loud equipment. This is an on-call position responding to emergency situations. Immediate response personnel must live thirty minutes or less from their usual daily work site.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine, scheduled, and emergency maintenance and repair on City equipment and vehicles in the repair shop and on job sites.
• Determines if equipment is safe to operate and releases for operation.
• Responds to calls for equipment with mechanical and/or safety problems, determining if repairs can be made on-site or if the vehicle must be towed back to the shop.
• Performs diagnostic and repair work on major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, and systems, including power and drive trains, electrical, heating and air conditioning, fuel, emissions, brake, steering, hydraulic, and related systems.
• Performs inspections to determine the condition of vehicles and equipment, necessary repairs, and performs maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment compliance with air quality and emission standards.
• Maintains inspection, maintenance, and repair parts, fluids, supplies, records, documentation, and logs.
• Maintains and repairs shop and repair equipment.
• Maintains shop building and grounds, including snow removal.
• Stays current on knowledge and skills by attending training sessions and staying updated on technical publications.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates or other job-related technical school training and/or certification preferred.
• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement required within six (6) months of hire.
• Idaho STAR Card required.
• At least two (2) years of journey-level mechanic experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must acquire all items listed in the Minimum Tool Requirements section within three (3) months of hire.

Employees required to furnish their own tools will be paid $50.00 per pay period.

Skills

• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and objectives of maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of vehicles, including gasoline and diesel-powered light and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment and tools used in maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of vehicles and equipment, including specialized diagnostic equipment, computers, and software.
• Knowledge of federal regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices.