Mechanic

General Nature of Work

The purpose of this classification is to perform routine maintenance work on all city-owned vehicles.

JOB

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensure adherence to established safety procedures; monitor work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on equipment, vehicles and other machinery, which may include inspecting equipment, pumping fuel into vehicles, checking/replacing fluid levels, draining/replacing oil, collecting/recovering Freon, changing/replacing filters, lubricating mechanical parts, installing/replacing blades, rotating tires, replacing tires/belts/hoses, checking batteries, greasing equipment, flushing radiators, mounting/balancing tires, and performing tune-ups.
• Inspect, test and diagnose engine components and systems on both gas and diesel engines, such as ignition systems, computerized engine controls, electronic fuel injection systems, steering systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems, drive train systems, engine cooling systems, fuel systems, charging systems, starting systems, emission systems, air bag restraint systems, and air conditioning systems.
• Perform technical/trade-based work that requires an understanding of basic algebra and statistics.
• Perform welding/fabrication work associated with general repair and maintenance of light/heavy equipment, vehicles, and other equipment, which may include welding metal parts together, repairing broken or cracked parts, filling holes, increasing size of metal parts, and fabricating special parts and apparatus.
• Operate a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with servicing, repairing, maintaining and testing equipment and vehicles, which may include a service truck, bucket truck, welding machine, cutting torch, arc welder, wire welder, band saw, jig saw, skill saw, steel saw, brake lathe, refrigerant recycler, tire changer, computerized tire balancer, tire hammer, battery tester, battery charger, air compressor, hoist, hydraulic lift, hydraulic jack, grease gun, vise, refrigerant recovery system, pressure washer, drill, drill press, volt ohmmeter, micrometer, gauges, vacuum cleaner, mechanic tools, measuring instruments, and diagnostic instruments.
• Perform general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, and cleaning shop and work areas; monitor equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Determine number of materials required for projects; assist in monitoring inventory levels of parts, equipment, tools or supplies; initiate request for new or replacement materials; receive/distribute incoming supply shipments.
• Communicate with supervisor, City employees, other departments, service representatives, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Prepare or complete various forms, reports, work orders, time sheets, repair tickets, repair records, fuel usage records, odometer readings, warranty records, or other documentation of service activities; forward, retain, or file, as appropriate.
• Receive various forms, reports, work orders, maintenance reports, equipment specifications, schematics, diagrams, blue prints, bulletins, recalls, safety reports, manuals, policies, reference materials, or other documentation; review, process, forward, or retain as appropriate.
• Maintain an awareness of new policies, procedures, trends and advances in the profession; maintain professional affiliations; attend workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information.
• Ability to perform subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
• Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to overhaul, restore, renovate, construct, and/or rebuild equipment, machinery, or objects, requiring adherence to prescribed standards and specifications. Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of the same equipment, machinery, and/or objects.
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
• Ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree with major coursework in business administration or related field; administrative/secretarial experience involving frequent public contact and/or combination of training and experience. Must have a valid State driver’s license.

ADA Requirements: Individuals applying for the posted position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements: This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as medium work involving lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary and light work.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

Benefits

The City of Kennesaw provides the following group benefits to eligible employees: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options (includes employer contribution to HSA plans); life and AD&D insurance for employee and dependent(s); employer paid short and long-term disability insurance for employee; accrued vacation and sick leave (with option to sell back); tuition reimbursement program (employer pays 70%); 12 paid holidays; 2 paid personal days; longevity pay bonuses (after every 5 years); 1% employer contribution on first 2% of employee contribution toward a 457 deferred compensation plan; 4% employee contribution toward a defined benefit pension plan (vested after 10 years); wellness benefits.