Mechanic

Job Summary Must be able to learn department policies and procedures, understand safety practices, and suggest changes when necessary, recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action, carry out detailed written or oral instructions, co-operate with co-workers, use all types off-hand and power operated shop tools, drive all types of licensed vehicles and, have a working familiarity with all types of light and heavy duty off-the-road equipment. Minimum Qualifications : · Must have primary education (high school diploma) or equivalent. · Must have any combination of education, training, or work experience necessary to perform the work. · Three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of trucks, tractors, and construction equipment is required. · Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred. · If applicant does not possess of valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) we do offer a training program upon successful completion of a mandatory probationary period. Position Responsibilities: The duties listed below are illustrative of the types of tasks performed within this classification and are not intended to be all-inclusive nor are they intended to exclude tasks of a similar nature which are not specifically mentioned. · Performs routine maintenance and repair of all vehicles and equipment including: obtaining parts, fueling, washing, adding or changing oil, grease, or fluids necessary, repairing tires, etc. Makes minor alterations and repairs such as installing mud flaps, replacing head, tail and caution lights, changing tires, batteries, air filters, tire chains, wiper blades, snow plows, salt spreaders, etc. Performs repair and maintenance of hydraulic, cooling, and electrical systems, power trains, and all other mechanical functions of the equipment. · May infrequently assist in the performance of a variety of highway maintenance needs including repair of road surfaces, right-of-ways, drainage structures, and traffic control devices, and the control of ice and snow, etc. ·[]{style="font-size: 12pt; font-f "}