Auto Mechanic I

Bladen County•Elizabethtown, NC

24d

About The Position

An employee in this class inspects, troubleshoots, and performs routine to moderately complex maintenance and repair work on County vehicles, including trucks, small engines, Law Enforcement vehicles, Emergency Response vehicles, and military vehicles. The role includes obtaining parts, towing vehicles, providing wrecker service, and serving as a forklift operator. The Auto Mechanic I reports to the Motor Pool Supervisor. The position maintains vehicle maintenance records, schedules vehicle work, performs and prepares North Carolina inspections and reports, and diagnoses vehicle computer trouble codes. It receives and reviews repair orders, trouble codes, parts catalogs, inspection materials, and manuals; prepares vehicle inspection logs, vehicle condition reports, and quotes for outside repairs; and refers to policy and procedure manuals, laws, regulations, publications, and reference texts. The employee operates shop equipment, uses hand and power tools and vehicle supplies, and communicates with County staff, vendors, Emergency Response personnel, and the public. The role also answers telephone calls and performs related duties as required. Work is heavy and involves strenuous physical activity, extended periods of work, and indoor and outdoor conditions, including extreme heat and cold, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards, chemicals, oils, fuels, fumes, odors, and dust. Work may take place in close quarters or crawl spaces. A valid North Carolina driver’s license is required. Bladen County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Requirements

High school diploma supplemented by two to three years of experience in vehicle and light-equipment maintenance and repair, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, and repair County vehicles effectively.
Ability to complete work promptly, respond to breakdowns, and resolve mechanical difficulties in a timely manner.
Ability to operate and maintain vehicles and assigned tools and equipment safely and skillfully.
Ability to read and interpret technical materials and prepare clear, concise oral and written reports and accurate maintenance records.
Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to learn and use new skills and information to improve performance and efficiency.
Knowledge of Motor Pool Department methods, procedures, and policies; applicable laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations; departmental terminology; English usage; basic calculations; and modern office practices and equipment.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other departments, professionals, and the public.
Ability to perform heavy work, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly; perform activities such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing; visually inspect small defects and parts and use measurement devices; and work for extended periods.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in extreme heat or cold and tolerate noise, vibration, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, oils, fuels, fumes, odors, dust, and potentially confined spaces or crawl spaces.

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair County vehicles, Law Enforcement and Emergency Response vehicles, military vehicles, trucks, and small engines.
Obtain or order parts for vehicles.
Tow vehicles and provide wrecker service.
Serve as a forklift operator.
Maintain records of vehicle maintenance and schedule vehicle work.
Perform and prepare North Carolina vehicle inspections and reports.
Diagnose vehicle computer trouble codes.
Receive and review repair orders, computer trouble codes, parts catalogs, inspection materials, and trouble-code manuals.
Prepare or process vehicle inspection logs, vehicle condition reports, and quotes for outside repairs.
Refer to policy and procedure manuals, laws, regulations, publications, and reference texts.
Operate shop equipment and use tools, supplies, and computer software required for vehicle maintenance and repair.
Communicate with County personnel, parts vendors, Emergency Response personnel, and members of the public.
Answer telephone calls, provide assistance, take messages, or transfer callers to appropriate personnel.
Perform related duties as required.