Mechanic 2 (4904-50)
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Mechanic 2 diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, maintains and repairs County vehicles and equipment including gas, diesel and propane powered engines. This role performs maintenance and major mechanical repair work on County vehicles and equipment, fabricates or modifies parts as needed, operates test equipment, and uses various hand and electric tools to perform repairs. The position also involves operating an overhead crane, pickup truck, and wrecker, performing road call emergencies, picking up supplies, and maintaining records of repairs and maintenance. Additionally, the Mechanic 2 records daily fuel use, completes time sheets, oversees the work of mechanics, maintains an adequate supply of parts, and performs welding and fabrication tasks.
Requirements
- Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or technical training institute with major course work in Automotive Technology, Automotive Technician, Automotive Maintenance and Repair or Diesel Technician or closely related field
- Two (2) years' work experience in performing equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair
- Knowledge of County and departmental goals and objectives
- Knowledge of County and departmental policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Two-way radio operation; mechanical maintenance
- Knowledge of Heavy and medium duty equipment maintenance and repair
- Knowledge of Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Knowledge of Proper lifting techniques
- Knowledge of English grammar and spelling
- Knowledge of Office practices and procedures
- Skill in Typing; data entry, word processing, computer operation, computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office)
- Skill in Welding
- Skill in Soldering
- Skill in Motor vehicle operation
- Skill in Use and operation of medium and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment
- Skill in Use of bench and hand tools
- Ability to Interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals, and manuals
- Ability to Deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context
- Ability to Read, copy, and record figures accurately
- Ability to Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
- Ability to Copy records precisely without error
- Ability to Complete routine forms
- Ability to Communicate effectively
- Ability to Develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to Perform heavy manual labor
- Ability to Travel to and gain access to worksite
Responsibilities
- Performs maintenance and major mechanical repair work on County vehicles and equipment including gas, diesel and propane powered engines (e.g., tunes engines, rebuilds and replaces engines, hydraulic systems, brake and exhaust systems, changes fluid, replaces headlights, signal lights, tires, radiators, etc.)
- Fabricates or modifies parts as needed to perform repairs
- Operates test equipment or talks to operator to locate mechanical problems
- Uses hand and electric tools to perform repairs
- Operates overhead crane to remove and replace parts and supplies
- Operates pickup truck and wrecker
- Performs repairs on vehicles and equipment on road call emergencies
- Picks up supplies and equipment needed for repairs and maintenance
- Maintains records of equipment repairs and maintenance (e.g., oil changes, lubes, parts replaced, tune-up, dates, etc.)
- Records daily use of fuel
- Completes time sheets recording hours worked by mechanics
- Oversees work of mechanics
- Maintains adequate supply of parts and supplies needed for maintenance and repair
- Welds cracked or broken metal parts and appendages on equipment and vehicles
- Cuts shapes and fabricates brackets, hinges, special tools, etc.
- Attends meetings and serves on committees, as directed
- Attends training and seminars, as directed
Benefits
- Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Earned Personal Days
- Paid Parental Leave
- Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option
- Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical
- HRA
- Dental
- Vision
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Free On-Site Parking
- Wellness Incentives
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health
- Expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
