Mechanic

City of Denison • Denison, TX • 3d ago

Performs specialized work such as engine overhauls, electrical system repairs, transmission repairs, and hydraulic system diagnosis and repair. Performs welding and fabrication assignments as needed. Perform all service work as assigned and make road calls as required.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competence and satisfactory performance of these duties.Other duties may be required and assigned.

Inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains gasoline and diesel-powered equipment and vehicles

Maintenance and repair of ignition, carburetion/injection, cooling, braking, steering, and suspension systems

Estimates routine costs of repairs

Tests equipment and vehicles to ensure safe and efficient operation

Utilizes electronic and routine test equipment to diagnose equipment and vehicles

Use of hand and power tools, acetylene torch, grinder and other related mechanical and specialized equipment

Preheats, cleans, and prepares metal for priming, undercoating, and painting

Responsible for regular attendance and arriving to work on time

Other duties as required by the Garage Superintendent

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good knowledge of the methods and materials used in the repair and maintenance of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and specialized equipment

Good knowledge of operations, functions, and common malfunctions of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and specialized equipment

Good knowledge of the air conditioning systems of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and specialized equipment

Good knowledge of related diagnostic equipment

Ability to read and interpret technical data from manuals, diagrams, schematics, read work orders and keep simple records

Ability to use hand and power tools and electronic diagnostic equipment Ability to train, direct, and supervise the work of subordinate employees

Ability to schedule, assign, direct, supervise and inspect activities and operations of employees to ensure safe, efficient, and proper quality of work in the absence of the superintenden

Nothing in this job description limits managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various @types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Must obtain Class A CDL with Haz-Mat endorsements within 1 year

Must provide own hand tools for daily operations. The City of Denison will provide tools for specialized operations.

Must be able to demonstrate welding proficiency for metal fabrications. Structural welding certification desired.

Must be able to perform moderate to heavy physical labor (over 50 lbs)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ASE certification or vocational technical training for light duty and medium diesel and gasoline powered vehicles preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical and Work Environment

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employees supervisor or Employee Services.

Ability to withstand frequent standing and walking

Ability to withstand frequently carrying and lifting objects ranging from 1-25 pounds

Ability to withstand occasionally carrying and lifting objects ranging from 25-50 pounds

Ability to occasionally perform the function of the job by squatting, kneeling and/or crawling

Ability to frequently bend, climb, reach overhead and below shoulder level while performing job duties

Ability to turn knobs, levers, cranks, wrenches, valves and handles

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