Mechanic

To maintain and repair City vehicles and equipment; to monitor inventory of equipment parts and shop supplies; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:
1. Service and maintain and inspect City vehicles and equipment; complete routine servicing and tune-ups.
2. Inspect equipment for potential mechanical problems and perform repairs; maintain records of all work completed.
3. Diagnose mechanical problems; disassemble, inspect and make cost evaluation of repair options; confer with supervisor and offer recommendations.
4. Maintain inventory of parts and supplies, provide budget recommendations as necessary; monitor parts inventory and confer with supervisor as to what parts to order; obtain cost-estimates; place orders and pick up parts.
5. Perform emergency repairs and services by responding to calls for assistance in the field for vehicle and equipment repair.
6. Assist with maintenance and repair of assigned work area; install new equipment and clean work area.
7. Build special equipment as needed; receive and evaluate information and ideas from staff; design project and build. Perform welding as needed.
8. Maintain detailed and comprehensive records of all work performed.
9. Assist in testing personnel as appropriate; evaluate test results.

Marginal Functions:
1. Assist higher level staff in writing specifications for vehicles and equipment and in obtaining prices on parts, equipment and services.
2. Own and maintain a complete set of tools necessary to perform duties.
3. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.