Garage Mechanic

Hendricks County GovernmentDanville, IN
Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent diagnoses problems, maintains and repairs County Highway equipment, machinery and trucks.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of standard procedures involved in performance of minor mechanical repairs on highway machinery and equipment
  • Working knowledge of both diesel and gasoline engines
  • Working knowledge of hydraulics, tire repair and welding procedures
  • Working knowledge of sanders, mowers, snowplows, road graders, dirt loaders, grade-alls, woodchippers and loaders.
  • Ability to reference and utilize information contained within repair manuals and parts books
  • Ability to operate testing equipment, including compression gauges and timing lights
  • Proficient use of all mechanic standard tools
  • Ability to diagnose and properly address mechanical problems with highway equipment
  • Working knowledge of safety precautions and their applications
  • Ability to instruct others in performing minor mechanical repairs
  • Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with others
  • Ability to be on call when necessary and work overtime during inclement weather
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision
  • Requires a valid Indiana Commercial Driver’s license, and be insurable to drive county vehicles without additional liability

Responsibilities

  • Identifies equipment malfunctions.
  • Identifies minor equipment malfunctions and repairs and replaces parts affected, such as carburetor, distributor, and generator.
  • Makes service runs for emergency repairs of highway road equipment.
  • Picks up parts for use in repairing equipment.
  • Performs standard maintenance tasks on equipment.
  • Communicates with County road crews over radio and telephone concerning machinery malfunctions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Assists in maintaining current supply inventory.
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