Mechanic III (Hiring Incentive)

About the role

Perform complex and difficult maintenance and repair work of mechanical engines and equipment including internal combustion equipment and diesel systems; perform diagnostic activities for electronic fuel systems and electronic computer-controlled systems and maintain and repair a variety of equipment as assigned. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and difficult maintenance and repair work of mechanical engines and equipment including internal and/or spark combustion equipment and diesel systems; demonstrate a full understanding of applicable maintenance policies, procedures, methods and techniques.
• Assist in training less experienced staff within the Mechanic series; provide information and guidance on applicable maintenance policies, procedures, methods and techniques; respond to questions and assist in reviewing work products.
• Inspect and diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic defects and problems in automobiles, buses, motorcycles, heavy equipment, fire apparatus and/or other mechanical equipment.
• Perform diagnostic activities for electronic fuel systems and computer-controlled systems on gasoline and diesel engines; ensure operational status of such equipment is within applicable standards.
• Perform accurate tests to determine measurement and tolerance on equipment and tools; calibrate equipment and tools accordingly.
• Perform diagnosis and repair or overhaul transmissions and final differential assemblies.
• Replace component parts on vehicles and equipment; perform engine tune-ups; rebuild and overhaul engines; perform safety inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• May perform preventive maintenance on police department vehicles, fire department vehicles (ladders, pumpers and rescue) and fire-fighting equipment; design equipment for K-9 units, SWAT team or shooting range.
• Perform welding and fabrication duties including damaged frames and parts; perform maintenance on specialized equipment including trolleys and alternative fueled vehicles