Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Minimum of at least three (3) years of direct work experience in heavy equipment and diesel engine maintenance.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Incumbent shall furnish all hand tools needed to perform duties of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
• Must report to or remain at work during inclement weather situations, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
• Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing (post offer pre-employment, reasonable cause, after on-the-job accident, random, prior to return to duty after suspension, and follow-up).
• Knowledge of repair and service manuals and other documentation for maintenance of vehicles and various equipment.
• Knowledge of the usage and operation of various diagnostic equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of Hamilton County work order system, County policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and County codes and regulations relating to vehicle and workplace safety.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and County codes and regulations pertaining to transporting hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of County geography, facilities, and work sites.
• Skill in testing and diagnosing problems relating to vehicle and equipment operational performance.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.
• Skill in working with a variety of tools and equipment; service manuals, vehicle, and equipment specifications.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, service/parts vendors, and other County departments.
• Skill in welding with gas, stick, and mig welders.
• Skill in effectively communicating in both oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnosis of vehicle and equipment performance and operations utilizing a variety of testing equipment.
• Conducts tests on vehicle electrical systems and hydraulic systems.
• Performs a variety of breakdown and scheduled maintenance, repairs and overhauls to transmissions, engines, drive trains, and other operating systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance, including fluid and filter changes.
• May perform collision damage repairs, painting and bodywork, brake, and exhaust system repairs.
• Operates fuel and/or service trucks for servicing equipment that is away from shop.
• Prepares records and work order history on vehicle and heavy equipment repair and maintenance activity.
• Orders parts.
• Researches vehicle and part specifications and related information.
• Performs field service calls and retrieval of disabled vehicles.
• May be called upon to work during emergency weather conditions during and after normal work hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.