Garage Mechanic

Hendricks County Government • Danville, IN

2d • 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed