Mechanic

CITY OF DEARBORN HEIGHTS•Dearborn Heights, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

DPW Mechanics perform maintenance and repair for motorized equipment assigned to the Department of Public Service, Building and Maintenance, Police and Fire Department. Work is usually unsupervised with specific assignments given by the Superintendent. The employees of the City are required to serve citizens and customers in a tactful, courteous manner; establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, directors, elected officials, and general public.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older and have earned a High School degree or equivalent
Must be able to pass a Civil Service examination and a drug test
Must have basic mechanical training obtained from practical training or high school, Armed Service or vocational school
Must hold active State of Michigan mechanic certifications in at least three applicable repair categories and maintain certification as required. ASE certification does not satisfy this requirement.
Must have a basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge and ability to interpret material of a technical nature, such as equipment manuals
Must have knowledge of tools that are standard and metric
Have an ability to improvise or make suggestions to improve the efficiency/effectiveness in completing jobs
Must have knowledge and application of proper safety practices and be able to work without direct supervision
Must have an ability to take initiative, make decisions and be accountable for action taken
Must be able to work overtime when required
Must have an ability to constantly perform physical labor requiring strength, stamina and some heavy lifting
An ability to perform work involving frequent mental and/or visual effort with periods of intense mental application or attention to details
Must have the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form
Must be able to read at a level to understand procedures and methods related to the job, as well as communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Must have math ability that includes algebra and finance skills
Must be able to complete medium work that includes exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects and/or 250 pounds with assistance of another person
Must be able to perform essential job duties requiring manual dexterity, reaching, and repetitive movement, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must have hearing to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and receive detailed information through oral communication and/or make fine distinctions in sound
Must have visual acuity for determining accuracy, thoroughness of work and observation of general surroundings and activities
Must be able to adapt to changing situations, work well with others and participate in a team-oriented environment
Must be able to be customer oriented and maintain excellent customer service

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance to transmission, differentials and clutches
Installs new ignition components such as plugs, condensers, points, and ignition wiring, set timing, and engine tune-ups
Test drives trucks and other equipment to verify proper operation of engine and/or brake systems
Cleans garage area and maintains garage equipment
Recommends purchase of garage equipment and supplies
Advises supervisors on condition of garage equipment
Keeps cost and time records of repair on each vehicle
Advises Department Head in preparing equipment specifications for accepting bids for new equipment
Maintains parts inventory
Investigates and pinpoints trouble areas in cases where outside repairs are needed
Maintains current manuals for machine maintenance such as service manuals, maintenance manuals and parts breakdown
Follows proper safety practices
Fills fuel tanks, lubricates and changes oil and filters on equipment
Performs engine tune-ups on equipment replacing plugs, condenser and points
Replaces universal joint, water pumps, burned out lights
Services or changes batteries, changes mufflers, tailpipes
Assists in maintaining all mechanical equipment utilized
Records vehicle mileage, date and maintenance performed
May obtain or exchange items still in warranty such as parts, filters, tires and other equipment as needed
At times of emergency, may be called upon to take part in the repair, cleaning and maintenance of streets, water and sewer lines and snow and ice control
May change, balance and repair tires when appropriate
Performs other maintenance repair of construction tasks as assigned in the Department of Public Service, Water Department, and Building and Maintenance Department