Equipment Mechanic I

City of Glendale•Glendale, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this classification work under general supervision and perform independent journey-level repair, maintenance and overhauls of diversified power-driven equipment. Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following: Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards. Performs preventive maintenance and general repair work, following proper diagnostic and troubleshooting in all general automotive areas, including, but not limited to work on: engines, transmissions, differentials, steering and suspension, brakes, clutches, belts, hoses, lights, tires of all sizes and batteries. Performs inspections and safety checks on vehicles repaired or maintained by contract, such as transit buses. Overhauls and repairs motors, transmissions, differentials and universal joints, as well as electrical fuel injection, suspensions and hydraulic repairs on a large variety of vehicles and equipment. Transports a variety of automotive equipment. Lifts, carries, loads and unloads heavy equipment components. Cleans, washes and polishes vehicles and motor equipment. Fuels vehicles. Completes routine reports, prepares and maintains stock records and reports. Inspects and diagnoses operation of power-driven equipment to determine need for repairs. Overhauls and repairs clutches, brakes, transmissions, transfer cases, differentials, motors, ignitions, carburetors, fuel systems, electrical and hydraulic systems of a variety of equipment. Interprets electrical circuits and machine drawings of automobile and motorized equipment. Performs minor acetylene and electric welding incidental to minor repairs. Prepares records of work done and parts used. Directs the work of a helper. Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner. Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Requirements

Three years experience in automotive repair work including the repair of electronic ignition systems, air conditioning systems, front suspensions and four-wheel alignments.
Completion of some formal training or education in the field of mechanical maintenance.
Valid Class C California driver's license.
Knowledge of applicable safety rules, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of automotive equipment maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis.
Knowledge of basic automotive and motor repair procedures.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Ability to develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment.
Ability to model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Ability to perform minor acetylene and electric welding.
Ability to read and interpret electrical circuits and machine drawings of equipment.
Ability to read, write and comprehend directions in English.
Ability to repair electronic ignition systems, air conditioning systems, and vehicle bodies.
Ability to road test diversified automotive equipment, including motorcycles.

Nice To Haves

Some positions require Class A, B or M licenses and/or endorsements, before completion of the probationary period.

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance and general repair work, following proper diagnostic and troubleshooting in all general automotive areas, including, but not limited to work on: engines, transmissions, differentials, steering and suspension, brakes, clutches, belts, hoses, lights, tires of all sizes and batteries.
Performs inspections and safety checks on vehicles repaired or maintained by contract, such as transit buses.
Overhauls and repairs motors, transmissions, differentials and universal joints, as well as electrical fuel injection, suspensions and hydraulic repairs on a large variety of vehicles and equipment.
Transports a variety of automotive equipment.
Lifts, carries, loads and unloads heavy equipment components.
Cleans, washes and polishes vehicles and motor equipment.
Fuels vehicles.
Completes routine reports, prepares and maintains stock records and reports.
Inspects and diagnoses operation of power-driven equipment to determine need for repairs.
Overhauls and repairs clutches, brakes, transmissions, transfer cases, differentials, motors, ignitions, carburetors, fuel systems, electrical and hydraulic systems of a variety of equipment.
Interprets electrical circuits and machine drawings of automobile and motorized equipment.
Performs minor acetylene and electric welding incidental to minor repairs.
Prepares records of work done and parts used.
Directs the work of a helper.
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.