Equipment Mechanic

Job Summary

Performs highly skilled work maintaining, inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles, heavy equipment, and gas- and diesel-powered construction equipment in a manner to ensure that all equipment is safe, equipment life is maximized, and equipment is reliable when used by a variety of departments providing services to Scott County. Work includes weekends, nights, and holidays as required by weather and maintenance conditions.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Inspects, diagnoses, and performs major and minor mechanical and electrical repairs on automobiles, recreational vehicles, gasoline and diesel powered trucks/engines, and a variety of heavy and light equipment used in various work settings around the county.

• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment; test drives and operates all vehicles and/or equipment to diagnose and ensure work/repair has been completed.

• Repairs, installs, modifies, and troubleshoots hydraulic systems.

• Performs repairs by welding, cutting, and fabrication using an electric welder and oxygen acetylene torches.

• Replaces flywheels, drivetrains, U-joints, wheel oil seals, kingpins, hoses, and any and all parts necessary on vehicles as required.

• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs air, electrical, or hydraulic brakes; computerized electrical, air-conditioning, exhaust, ignition systems, and cooling systems.

• Inspects, rebuilds, repairs, and/or removes and replaces starters, engine ignition, generators, transmissions, final drive assemblies, fuel injection/carburetors, fuel and water pumps, transfer cases, tires and wheels, or other related equipment.

• Performs regular maintenance and repairs on automatic and manual transmissions.

• Installs clutches, shock absorbers, radiators, top lights, electrical harnesses, and other items as needed.

• Modifies vehicles as required to meet the needs of specific department uses.

• Installs and repairs light brackets, two-way radios, emergency/warning equipment, and other miscellaneous equipment on County Sheriff and highway vehicles such as updating computer and printing equipment and GPS systems.

• Mounts and removes snow and ice control equipment, including calibration of computerized sander controls.

• Makes repairs to plows, wings, underbody plows, and sanders including cutting edges.

• Provides repair orders with the number of parts used and hours of labor performed on each piece of equipment.

• Uses the computer to retrieve work assignments, track inventory, enter work-order write-ups, and to communicate with others.

• Cleans and maintains the shop area, shop equipment, and parts room.

• Washes and cleans vehicles.

• Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time.

• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires equivalency of a high school diploma or GED plus one year of post-secondary education, valid driver's license, and 3 years' experience repairing and maintaining vehicles, machinery, and heavy equipment; to include work on diesel engines. Within 18 months of hire one must obtain a Class B CDL and a Class A commercial drivers license within 24 months. MN Vehicle Inspector and Air-Conditioning Systems certifications must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)
Strong preference given for those already holding needed credentials and having experience with specialized training for hydraulic loaders, excavators, sanders, and tractors. ASE certification in additional repair categories is desirable. A pre-employment exam and drug test is required.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The employee is under general supervision of an assigned supervisor. Work is reviewed by the Fleet Operations Manager through conferences, inspections, or in writing.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES
Customer Service - Delivers government services in a respectful, responsive, and solution-oriented manner.

Communication - Is always clear about what we're doing and why we're doing it.

Collaboration - Works with partners – communities, schools, faith groups, private business, and non-profit agencies – to see that services are not duplicated but rather are complimentary, aligned, and provided by the partners who can deliver the service most effectively.

Stewardship - Works proactively to make investments, guided by resident input, which will transform lives, communities, and government.

Empowerment - Works with individuals and families to affirm strengths, develop skills, restore hope, and promote self-reliance.

Resiliency - Fosters public preparedness and responds when families and communities face health and safety emergencies.

Innovation - Takes informed risks to deliver services more effectively and learns from successes and failures.

Knowledge – Knowledge of the techniques and procedures of vehicle and equipment repairs and maintenance including gasoline and diesel engines, and air conditioning systems.

Knowledge of uses of repair equipment including electric welders, acetylene torches, computer scanner, drills, and wrenches.

Knowledge of safe work practices in a maintenance shop.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions common to the trade.

Abilities – Ability to safely drive motor vehicles and operating powered equipment.

Ability to prioritize equipment repairs.

Ability to use power tools to make repairs to heavy equipment, including trucks, snow plow attachments, backhoes, tractors, motor graders, loaders, etc.

Ability to use computer diagnostics for vehicles and trucks.

Ability to plan, oversee, and carry out a complete preventative maintenance program for new and existing equipment.

Ability to read repair manuals, diagrams, and parts catalogs.

Ability to use computers and other electronic devices for work tasks.

Ability to perform strenuous mechanical and manual labor often in rather inaccessible spaces and/or inclement weather conditions.

Ability to repair and maintain all vehicles and equipment owned by the county.

Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Ability to use MS Office software for the performance of essential duties.

Ability to use appropriate discretion in dealing with matters of a confidential nature.

Ability to utilize asset management software fluently

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Typical characteristics of the regular, ongoing work environment of this position requires inside work, typically in a shop setting. One may be exposed to shop site hazards such as falling debris, moving equipment, chemical/dust exposure, treacherous surfaces, fumes, cold/heat, sharp objects, and related.

Physical activities include light to medium work:  Sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, driving, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, feeling, reaching, lifting, grasping, twisting above the waist, bending at waist, repetitive hand and arm motion, and fine finger manipulation in the use of a computers. Incumbent will climb in, out, and work under vehicles, exert force to maneuver items, and lifts and/or navigate up to 75 pounds on a routine basis in handling equipment necessary for performing the essential duties of the job.

SELECTION PROCESS

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.