Mechanic - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

City of Grand Haven•Grand Haven, MI

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Motor Pool Crew Leader, the Mechanic performs automotive and equipment repairs and preventative maintenance. Work includes inspecting, repairing, replacing, and rebuilding cars, trucks, tractors, and other special power-driven equipment. The position may perform complex repair work on heavy automotive and other vehicles, maintain equipment and related records, and enter information into a computerized system. Mechanics assigned to Harbor Transit also order and maintain parts and supplies, coordinate maintenance with the dispatcher, and service transit-vehicle lifts and other accessibility equipment. The position works primarily on mechanical repair projects in a garage environment, with exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals or other hazardous materials, loud machinery, and other motor-pool dangers. Duties involve moderate to heavy physical activity, including heavy lifting and extended periods of standing. Heavy physical labor may be required in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and severe cold.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited high school, including or supplemented by technical training in general shop and auto repair work.
Three or more years of responsible experience repairing and overhauling a variety of heavy or other automotive and power-driven equipment.
State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements (currently tanker and air brake), a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.
Considerable knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, and equipment used to maintain, repair, and rebuild automotive and power-driven equipment.
Considerable knowledge of internal combustion engines, automotive electricity, transmissions, differentials, and other automotive equipment components.
Reasonable knowledge of welding and cutting techniques.
Skill in operating tools and equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance.
Ability to analyze and repair mechanical failures.
Mechanical aptitude, fabrication abilities, and skill with hydraulics.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Basic data-entry knowledge to enter daily maintenance records and view maintenance and stock activity.
Strength, stamina, and physical coordination for heavy physical labor, including lifting extremely heavy items and standing for extended periods.
Vision capabilities and manual dexterity to use tools and operate assigned vehicles and heavy equipment.
For Harbor Transit assignments, automotive certifications appropriate for the fleet being serviced and knowledge of, or ability to learn, State and Federal regulations regarding barrier-free transportation as they relate to vehicle maintenance and repair.

Nice To Haves

State Mechanics Certificate in automotive brakes, electrical systems, and suspension systems.
Welding certificate.

Responsibilities

Perform complex repairs on heavy automotive vehicles and other equipment.
Adjust, repair, and replace parts in engines, transmissions, differentials, and other equipment.
Inspect equipment, analyze problems, and plan repair sequences.
Perform heating, drilling, bolting, welding, brazing, soldering, fabrication, and cutting operations.
Repair electrical systems in automotive and power-driven equipment.
Reline and adjust brakes and repair hydraulic systems.
Perform motor tune-ups on various types of equipment.
Balance wheels, repair tires and suspension systems, and replace shock absorbers.
Operate gas and electric welding equipment, a metal lathe, a drill press, and other machine-shop equipment.
Enter information into a computerized system.
Perform minor body maintenance, including bumping and painting.
Install accessory equipment such as underbody snowplows, front plows, and salt spreaders.
Operate Public Works equipment as needed, or, when assigned to Harbor Transit, operate that equipment on an emergency basis.
When assigned to Harbor Transit, order and maintain parts and supplies using the MDOT fleet program, maintain related records, and coordinate preventive maintenance and other work with the dispatcher.
When assigned to Harbor Transit, repair and maintain lifts and other equipment on public transit vehicles that assist people with disabilities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.