Highway Department: Mechanic

Vigo County•Terre Haute, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent serves as Mechanic for the Vigo County Highway Department, responsible for maintenance and repair of Department vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to meet all County hiring requirements, including passage of a medical exam and a drug test.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to perform various mechanical trades, including welding, torch cutting, brazing, wiring, fabrication, and machining.
Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department safety policies and procedures, including OHSA guidelines.
Working knowledge of Department trucks, vehicles, and equipment, with ability to analyze and diagnose causes of mechanical and electrical malfunctions and complete related maintenance and safety measures.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing co-workers, other County departments, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
Ability to comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements.
Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irrational/hostile persons.
Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out oral and written instructions and present findings in oral or written form.
Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, often amidst frequent distractions, interruptions, and time constraints.
Ability to work strenuously for extended periods and work on several tasks at the same time.
Ability to apply knowledge of people and locations, plan/layout assigned work projects, and complete and maintain accurate records of maintenance/repair activity.
Ability to read and interpret detailed prints, sketches, specifications, technical manuals, instruments, gauges, and dials.
Ability to use shop mathematics.
Ability to physically perform assigned duties, including standing/walking for long periods, driving, walking on rough terrain, working in cramped/awkward positions, climbing on equipment, lifting/carrying objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, crouching/kneeling, bending, reaching, close and far vision, color and depth perception, hearing mechanical sounds, and handling/grasping/fingering objects.
Ability to operate a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools in performance of duties, such as hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, drills, drill press, power saws, air compressor, air nozzle, pressure washer, grinder, cutting torch, welding equipment, wrecker, overhead crane, forklift, delivery truck, jacks, gauges, files, micrometer, driver, ratchets, steam cleaner, calipers, deburring/deflashing tools, broom, mop, and other hand/power tools as needed.
Ability to occasionally work extended hours, evenings, and/or weekends and occasionally travel out of town to pick up parts, but not overnight.
Ability to occasionally serve on 24-hour call for emergencies.
Possession of a valid driver's license, a demonstrated safe driving record, and ability to be insurable to drive assigned vehicles under the County’s insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

CDL with Air Brakes preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Performs adjustments, preventative maintenance, and repairs on Department trucks, heavy equipment, and other vehicles and equipment according to warranties, mileage, and usage, including oil changes, tire changes, air filter replacement, greasing, tune-ups, brake jobs, lights and mirrors.
Operates equipment and vehicles to diagnose malfunctions, including observing, listening, and identifying problem source and solution.
Removes, rebuilds, and reinstalls various parts as needed, including gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, clutches, drive shafts, suspensions, rear ends, brakes, lights, and hydraulics.
Performs various mechanical trades in repairing and fabricating parts, including welding, brazing, torch cutting, and wiring.
Fabricates and installs added features on new vehicles and equipment, such as hitches, plow frames, and underbody mounting.
Installs and/or removes salt boxes, plows, and berm boxes as needed.
Makes service runs and emergency repairs on the road.
Maintains clean and orderly work areas, including sweeping, washing, removing trash and debris, and returning tools, parts, and equipment to proper storage locations.
Assists in maintaining inventory of parts, materials, fuels and tools, ordering parts and maintaining good working relationships with vendors.
Maintains detailed records of maintenance and repair activity, including work descriptions, parts and cost.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools in performance of duties, such as hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, drills, drill press, power saws, air compressor, air nozzle, pressure washer, grinder, cutting torch, welding equipment, wrecker, overhead crane, forklift, delivery truck, jacks, gauges, files, micrometer, driver, ratchets, steam cleaner, calipers, deburring/deflashing tools, broom, mop, and other hand/power tools as needed.
Occasionally serves on 24-hour call for emergencies.
Performs related duties as assigned.