Vehicle Mechanic

City of Albany, Georgia•Georgia 31701, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled/mechanical work functions associated with repair and maintenance of diesel, automotive and mechanical equipment. Duties Assists in diagnosing, maintaining, and performing general mechanical repair work on light and heavy equipment, vehicles, and other machinery. Performs general mechanical repair, maintenance, and preventive maintenance work, such as dismantling, overhauling, repairing and reassembling engines, removing/replacing transmissions, servicing automatic transmissions, etc.; performs light welding and fabrication as needed. Inspects, tests and repairs engine components and systems, such as ignition systems, computerized engine controls, electronic fuel injection systems, steering systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, hydraulic brake systems, engine cooling systems, fuel systems, charging systems, starting systems, emission systems, air conditioning systems, etc. Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, such as pumping fuel into vehicles, checking/replacing fluid levels, draining/replacing oil, changing/replacing filters, lubricating mechanical parts, rotating tires, replacing tires/belts/hoses, checking batteries, greasing equipment, flushing radiators, performing basic body repair, repairing bus fare boxes and destination signage, etc. Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with repairing, maintaining and testing vehicles and equipment including a service truck, bus, dump truck, tractor, forklift, sweeper, trailer, bulldozer, backhoe, end loader, fuel truck, generator, tire changer, computerized tire balancer, battery/charging system analyzer, transfer pump, air conditioner recovery/recycling machine, air wrench, air compressor, pressure washer, hydraulic jack, grease gun, tire hammer, welder, torch, metal grinder, skill saw, table saw, drill press, gauges, mechanic tools, volt ohmmeter, diagnostic instruments, etc. Tests machinery, equipment and parts for proper operations; reports problem situations. Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to maintain tools and equipment in operable condition; reports faulty equipment for repair. Assists in maintaining inventory of parts, equipment, tools or supplies; receives incoming parts; initiates requests for new or replacement materials. Makes emergency service calls for disabled vehicles at job sites or on the road. Performs general cleaning/housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining vehicles, equipment, and shop areas. Receives various forms, reports, work orders, invoices, diagrams, manuals, or other documentation; prepares and/or completes various forms, correspondence, reports, and other documents; reviews, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Maintains records of repair work, fuel usage, odometer readings, and other service activities. Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; responds to routine requests for information or assistance from employees, the public or other individuals. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Obtains and/or transports parts/supplies as needed. Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Vocational/Technical training in mechanics.
One (1) year previous experience and/or training involving automotive/mechanical repair and maintenance.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must obtain and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Diagnosing, maintaining, and performing general mechanical repair work on light and heavy equipment, vehicles, and other machinery.
Performing general mechanical repair, maintenance, and preventive maintenance work, such as dismantling, overhauling, repairing and reassembling engines, removing/replacing transmissions, servicing automatic transmissions, and performing light welding and fabrication.
Inspecting, testing, and repairing engine components and systems, including ignition, computerized engine controls, electronic fuel injection, steering, electrical, suspension, hydraulic brake, engine cooling, fuel, charging, starting, emission, and air conditioning systems.
Performing routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, such as pumping fuel, checking/replacing fluid levels, draining/replacing oil, changing/replacing filters, lubricating mechanical parts, rotating tires, replacing tires/belts/hoses, checking batteries, greasing equipment, and flushing radiators.
Operating a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with repairing, maintaining, and testing vehicles and equipment.
Testing machinery, equipment, and parts for proper operations and reporting problem situations.
Performing general maintenance tasks to keep tools and equipment in operable condition and reporting faulty equipment.
Assisting in maintaining inventory of parts, equipment, tools, or supplies, receiving incoming parts, and initiating requests for new or replacement materials.
Making emergency service calls for disabled vehicles at job sites or on the road.
Performing general cleaning/housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining vehicles, equipment, and shop areas.
Receiving and preparing various forms, reports, work orders, invoices, diagrams, and manuals.
Maintaining records of repair work, fuel usage, odometer readings, and other service activities.
Communicating via telephone and/or two-way radio to provide information, assistance, and respond to requests.
Obtaining and/or transporting parts/supplies as needed.
Providing assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Performing other related duties as required.