Motor Equipment Mechanic II

Motor Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance and Repair

• Repair motor vehicles and equipment by overhauling, rebuilding, replacing or adjusting gasoline or diesel engines, carburetors, distributors, alternators, generators, starters, differentials and transmissions according to manufacturers’ specifications
• Performs preventive maintenance and routine servicing of vehicles and equipment, including tire replacement and repair, brake adjustments, lubrication, inspections, and related maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation
• Diagnoses, repairs, and overhauls electrical systems and components including warning light circuits, arrow boards, electronic spreader systems, electric motor circuits and solenoid circuits to maintain proper equipment operation
• Performs body repairs and replaces windshields, windows, and related components to restore vehicle safety and functionality
• Operate snow removal, sanding, and other specialized equipment and vehicles
• Operates automotive repair equipment, including hydraulic lifts, bumper jacks, diagnostic testing equipment, and other specialized shop tools to safely inspect, service, and repair vehicles and equipment
• Repairs and overhauls heavy-duty and specialized equipment of increasing complexity, including bulldozers, cranes, basket trucks, etc.

Fleet Operations, Records & Work Coordination

• Maintains records of vehicle inspections, maintenance, repairs, and service history to support fleet management and regulatory compliance
• Maintains fuel inventory and orders fuel, as needed
• Performs vehicle inspections and issues inspection stickers in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and inspection requirements
• Obtains repair estimates and coordinates with external vendors for specialized repairs, evaluating whether work should be completed in-house or outsourced based on cost, resources, equipment capabilities, and operational needs
• Sets up and maintains work schedules, approves leave, maintains attendance and overtime records, assigns overtime in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements, and monitors productivity
• Trains, mentors, and evaluates assigned personnel in mechanic techniques, equipment operation, safety procedures, and applicable codes and regulations

Supervision and Staff Coordination

• Supervises assigned personnel by scheduling work, approving leave, maintaining attendance and overtime records, assigning overtime in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements, and monitoring productivity
• Trains, mentors, and evaluates assigned personnel in mechanic techniques, equipment operation, safety procedures, and applicable codes and regulations