Mechanic - Public Works - J01600 - 01200

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Base Pay: $18.10 Hourly . SUMMARY: Maintains and repairs all department vehicles, machinery, small engines and equipment. Repairs and maintains heavy equipment and rebuilds engines and transmissions. The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Incumbent works primarily at the Central Garage of the Public Works Department, under the general supervision of the Foreman, Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance and the Assistant Foreman, V & E Maintenance. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May direct the work of assistant mechanics or maintenance workers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Repairs and performs preventative maintenance on equipment. Responsible for inventory control of mechanic shop inventory. Repairs and maintains computerized components of vehicles. Repairs and maintains air conditioning systems. Stays informed on latest techniques by attending training seminars. Raises vehicle, with hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle. Removes unit such as engine, transmission, or differential. Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear. Repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings. Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps. Rebuilds parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks. Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel. Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator. Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers. May work as a field mechanic in different areas of the county and purchase parts as needed. May oversee designated pieces of equipment and schedule the maintenance for this equipment when required. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County's insurance carrier. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Training as a mechanic and at least two years of experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have a valid Texas driver's license Class C. An employee with a Class C Texas driver's license will in no way operate nor test drive any vehicle that requires a Class A or Class B driver's license. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of auto and equipment mechanics and the operation and repair of heavy equipment. Ability to repair hydraulic systems, gasoline engines and heavy equipment. Ability to read wiring diagrams and oil circuits. Ability to diagnose problems and repair vehicles. Ability to work with a variety of hand and power tools. Ability to use acetylene torch for cutting. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other department personnel. Ability to work at heights on heavy machinery. Ability to stand or be bent over most of the day. Ability to lift machinery and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, t