Head Mechanic

Fillmore County•Preston, MN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, this position maintains and repairs all highway department equipment and vehicles. Assesses complaints from operators and drivers and evaluates need for repairs. Implements preventative maintenance schedules. Ensures all vehicles are in safe operating condition and that all DOT legal and safety regulations are adhered to. Mechanic Duties and Responsibilities: Makes repairs and does preventative maintenance on all County Highway Dept. vehicles and equipment. Maintains records of repairs of equipment including warranty work that is done by the dealer. Diagnoses and trouble shoots open and closed center hydraulic systems, computer-controlled engine systems and transmissions, air conditioning, electrical, lighting, starting and charging systems, air and hydraulic and antilock brake systems. Performs metal fabrication as needed. Administrative and Back-Up Duties and Responsibilities: Mains orderly status of shop area by organizing and cleaning. Creates and maintains repair records. Implements preventative maintenance schedules. Assists maintenance superintendent and shop foreman in preparing specifications for replacement equipment and vehicles. Serves as a replacement equipment operator or truck driver. Operates all types of departmental equipment as needed, including back up for snow plowing and equipment operation. While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.

Requirements

Knowledge of hydraulic systems and principles of heavy diesel engines, electrical principles, air-conditioning.
Knowledge of organization and department policies, practices, procedures and best practices.
Ability to detect by inspection any worn or broken automotive parts.
Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.
Ability to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams, and installation and repair charts.
Knowledge of air braking systems, hydraulic braking systems, automotive engines & transmission repair, small engines.
Ability in welding.
Computer literacy.
Knowledge of forklift safety.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently without immediate supervision.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to repair vehicles & equipment.
Ability to operate equipment & trucks.
Requires minimum of two-year Technical degree in Diesel and Heavy Equipment Repair from a college or technical school and three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires valid Minnesota Commercial Driver's License.
This position will require the acquisition and maintenance of the following additional certificates/licenses within one year of hire: OSHA MSHA Right to Know Aware

Nice To Haves

While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.

Responsibilities

Makes repairs and does preventative maintenance on all County Highway Dept. vehicles and equipment.
Maintains records of repairs of equipment including warranty work that is done by the dealer.
Diagnoses and trouble shoots open and closed center hydraulic systems, computer-controlled engine systems and transmissions, air conditioning, electrical, lighting, starting and charging systems, air and hydraulic and antilock brake systems.
Performs metal fabrication as needed.
Maintains orderly status of shop area by organizing and cleaning.
Creates and maintains repair records.
Implements preventative maintenance schedules.
Assists maintenance superintendent and shop foreman in preparing specifications for replacement equipment and vehicles.
Serves as a replacement equipment operator or truck driver.
Operates all types of departmental equipment as needed, including back up for snow plowing and equipment operation.