Mechanic

JKV Careers•Lee's Summit, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the repair and overhaul of weed eaters, chainsaws, mowers, skid loader, 2 & 4 cycle engines, hydraulics and hydraulic pumps, and other light and heavy-duty machinery and motor vehicle fleet. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

Requirements

This position requires the level of education typically acquired by a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.
Current Missouri Class B CDL Drivers license.
ASE in air conditioning, suspension & steering, and brakes or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Must possess a MO motor vehicle inspection certificate or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Must pass a post offer DOT physical and drug screen.
Must pass DOT required annual testing.
Basic computer skills required.
Must be able to supply own tools.
Must have excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task and follow instructions.
Must be able to withstand power equipment noises.
Ability to speak, read and write simple sentences, paragraphs and correspondence.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years Mechanic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Disassembles unit and inspects parts.
Repairs or replaces parts as needed.
Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, pumps, mowers and other machinery.
Performs Missouri State vehicle inspections for all JKV vehicles and brings them into compliance.
Completes preventive maintenance on autos, buses, and other equipment.
Repairs and is knowledgeable about air conditioning systems.
Accountable for machinery, vehicles, power tools and supplies as issued.
Inspect and repair electrical system of vehicles or equipment.
Maintains safe work environment.
Responsible for use and maintenance of appropriate safety equipment.
Utilizes the preventative maintenance schedule for all vehicles and power equipment.
Installs and repairs safety equipment, light bars, emergency beacons, and related vehicle wiring.
Performs diagnostic testing, preventive maintenance and repair on wheelchair lifts and ramps.
Diagnoses, repairs, rebuilds or replaces various types of hydraulic equipment such as pumps, hoses, cylinders, jacks and other related parts including hydraulic drive systems and related components.
Fabricates and/or reconstructs equipment by using gas, arc, mig, or other welding methods.
Diagnoses, repairs and maintains snow removal equipment such as snow blows, pumps and blowers.
Performs skilled mechanical repair and overhaul work on various types of fleet equipment such as automobiles, trucks and buses (both light and heavy duty), gas and diesel engines, heavy equipment such as skid loaders, tractors, golf carts, mowers, small equipment, along with all other types of on and off road power equipment in accordance with standard trade practices.
Maintains mechanic shop and equipment in a clean and orderly condition while keeping inventory and ordering necessary parts.
Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs.