Equipment Upfitter Service Mechanic

Town of Clayton•Clayton, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for an Equipment Upfitter Service Mechanic for the Vehicle Maintenance Division Public Works Department. The employee performs automotive and mechanical work in the preventive maintenance and diagnosis of problems and repair of engines, motors, brakes, electrical, and hydraulic systems and motorized equipment to ensure safe operation of Town vehicles and equipment. Work requires both diagnosis and repair of various types of light to heavy equipment and vehicles. The work requires the operation of various equipment and hand tools in order to support the work activities. The employee is subject to hazards associated with mechanical repairs including working in both inside and outside environments, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and oils. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated by observation and on the basis of timeliness and operational efficiency of equipment serviced.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the state of the art methods, materials, tools, and practices of the automotive equipment mechanic trade.
Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work.
Knowledge of time and labor necessary to accomplish automotive equipment upfits.
Knowledge of diagnostic testing of automotive, hydraulic, and electrical, electronic and computer control systems.
Knowledge of the time and labor necessary to accomplish automotive equipment repairs.
Skill in locating and determining the cause of automotive equipment malfunctions.
Skill in effecting repairs of malfunctioning equipment.
Skill in the use and care of tools employed in the automotive mechanic trade.
Ability to plan and schedule time, materials, and labor to accomplish maintenance and repairs of automotive equipment.
Required to obtain State certification as an emissions technician or other such certification or license required to maintain and repair County owned vehicles.
High School diploma required.
Class C drivers license required.
Course work in mechanical and/or electrical trade skills, and considerable related experience in repairing automotive, construction, and specialized equipment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
Proficiency with standard hand tools, power tools, pneumatic equipment, and diagnostic meters.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Automotive or Heavy Equipment Repair preferred.
Class A CDL preferred.
EVT Certificates and ASE or any other manufacturer certification required.
Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Responsibilities

Completes service and repair projects as specified on work orders; documents work performed; maintains vehicle service records and identifies necessary parts for order.
Performs electrical work on automotive equipment such as diagnosing electrical shorts; installing batteries and terminals; repairing and adjusting lights; replacing wiring; testing electronic ignition systems and making necessary repairs.
Services vehicles and equipment on a scheduled basis by checking a variety of fluid levels; changing oil, filters and plugs; lubricating equipment parts; realigning wheels and rotating tires; inspecting vehicles for wear or defective parts and replacing as necessary to ensure safe operation.
Welds and fabricates replacement parts and metal for body repairs to vehicles and equipment.
Performs NC vehicle safety inspections and maintains inspection records.
Operates a variety of tools and equipment including lift jacks, tire changers, air guns, air compressors, cutting torches, welding equipment, and other hand tools in performing maintenance work.
Mount toolboxes, ladder racks, bed liners, liftgates, snowplows, and emergency lighting packages onto new or existing fleet vehicles.
Splice, route, and connect wiring for auxiliary power systems, radios, cameras, and warning lights using schematics.
Modify brackets, frames, or truck bodies to fit non-standard parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
Test all newly installed mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components to ensure safe and proper operation before deployment.
Log parts used, hours worked and completed work orders for inventory tracking and fleet records.
Install lightbars, sirens, discrete lighting, strobes, and electronic weapon mounts.
Mount center consoles, mobile data terminals (MDTs), prisoner partitions, and K9 transport cages.
Install and service heavy utility gear like winches, power inverters, truck cranes, and auxiliary batteries.
Manage complex 12V and high-amperage electrical routing to prevent battery drain and interference.
Integrated dash cameras, license plate readers (LPR), radar systems, and multi-band radio equipment.
Develop relationships with vendors and industry experts.
Maintains shop area in clean and orderly state.
Respond to emergency callouts.
Performs equipment upfits for heavy vehicles, general service vehicles, and special service vehicles (Police and Fire).
Performs related duties as assigned.