Mechanic-Highway

h2About the Department/h2pPerform repairs and overhauls large diesel engines on heavy duty dump trucks, motor graders and road construction equipment; and performs other related duties.nbsp;brnbsp;brstronguNOTE/u/strongstrong:nbsp;nbsp;/strongMust have own full supply of tools, including sockets, box wrenches, open ends and other necessary small tools.nbsp; County offers reimbursement for tools./ph2Position Duties/h2pInspects, maintains, repairs and overhauls large diesel engines on heavy duty dump trucks, motor graders and road construction equipment.brnbsp;brRepairs equipment including, engines, nbsp;transmissions, brakes, power steering, hydraulics, engine emission systems, electrical work including diagnosing and repairing electrical system problems, repairing and rebuilding starters, alternators and generators and any other engine related parts.brnbsp;brRepairs or replaces components on heavy truck suspension.brnbsp;brPerforms preventative maintenance.brnbsp;brServices and repairs gas and diesel pick-up trucks, staff autos and small equipment such as lawn mowers, air compressors and water pumps.brnbsp;brMakes service calls to repair trucks and construction equipment in the field.brnbsp;brPerforms air conditioning repairbrnbsp;brConducts road tests on equipment.brnbsp;brPerforms welding, brazing or cutting, and other equipment shop work.brnbsp;brMakes repairs to the asphalt plant with the assistance of the plant foreman./ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pstronguEducation and Experience:/u/strongbrnbsp;brGraduation from an accredited technical college in auto or diesel mechanics, plus three years of garagebrmechanic experience working on large diesel engines; or any equivalent combination of education, trainingbrand experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.brnbsp;brstronguLicenses and Certification:/u/strongbrnbsp;brCDL preferred, but not required for hire. nbsp;If not obtained prior to hire, must be obtained within 6 months (County sponsorship offered).brCertification as a diesel mechanic preferredbrVehicle air conditioning certification a plus/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pKnowledge of the methods, tools and materials used in the repair of automotive, construction andbrmaintenance equipment.brnbsp;brKnowledge of operation of gasoline and diesel engines.brnbsp;brAbility to work with multiple OEM diagnostic software.brnbsp;brAbility to understand repair and specification manuals.brnbsp;brAbility to use proper methods, tools and equipment in the repair of automotive, construction andbrmaintenance equipment.brnbsp;brAbility to work in all weather conditions.brnbsp;brAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.brnbsp;brAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.brnbsp;brAbility to work the required hours of the position.brnbsp;brAbility to assist in snow removal when needed./p