Fleet Services Mechanic

Job Summary

This is a responsible and technical position within the Public Works Department with a wide variety of duties pertaining to the maintenance of vehicles and equipment for Boone County.

The Fleet Services Mechanic is responsible for assisting with important functions within the Public Works Department, as well as, working with other Departments and Agencies within the County. This person must have knowledge of County policies, specifications and purchasing procedures.

Major Essential Duties

The Fleet Services Mechanic will:

• Perform the duties of the Fleet Services Shop Leader in their absence
• Assist with the maintenance of shop facilities, tools and supplies to insure that tools and shop equipment are clean and in proper working order; supplies are properly ordered and accounted for
• Clean and sweep shop
• Clean and refuel vehicles and equipment
• Assist in the maintenance of records of material used, record keeping on individual vehicles and equipment in order to provide information for periodic reports as required
• Maintain and follow schedules for preventive maintenance according to the vehicle/equipment manufacturer
• Diagnose, adjust, repair, and service diesel and gasoline engines, timing and electrical systems, automatic and standard transmissions, clutch systems, air and hydraulic brake systems, manual and hydraulic steering systems
• Repair and/or change tires, batteries, greases, lubricants, motor oil and transmission fluid
• Make service calls on location as needed as directed by the Fleet Services Supervisor or designee

Minor Essential Duties

• Assist with the Department's snow removal operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Relationships

• The Fleet Services Mechanic performs duties within the Public Works Department, under the direct supervision of the Fleet Services Shop Leader

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience
• Graduation from a standard high school, vocational school or the equivalency supplemented by considerable experience in automotive and equipment maintenance or any combination of experience/training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform required duties in the Fleet Services Division
• Language Skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, procedures, equipment manuals, and safety documents.
• Mathematical Skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning Skills
• Solves practical problems
• Interprets some technical and instructional material
• Makes decisions which serve the county's best interest and follows the missions and objectives of the Public Works Department

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Ability to obtain an ASE Certification in Automotive Repair and Heavy Duty Truck Repair
• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Kentucky driver's license
• Possession of or ability to obtain within one year ,a valid Commonwealth of Kentucky Class A commercial driver's license

• Other Knowledge and/or Skills
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties
• Knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines, and the characteristics and maintenance requirements of a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment
• Ability to work with other department, county and other agency personnel
• Ability to work under general supervision

Physical Demands

• While performing job duties, the employee could reasonably be expected to:
• Regularly (over 2/3 of regular working day)
• Stand or walk
• Talk or hear
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to lift and carry awkward and moderately heavy items such as batteries, radiators, tires, etc.

Work Environment

• The work environments described in the preceding paragraphs represent those encountered while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• The noise level is usually moderate to high

Comments

• Must display the following:
• Positive communication
• Objectivity
• Willingness to solve problems
• Commitment to Boone County's best interests
• Must adhere to the applicable provisions of the Public Works Department Rules and Procedures, the Boone County Personnel Policies and Procedures, the Boone County Administrative Code, the Kentucky Revised Statutes, and any other procedures, rules, regulations, and policies set forth by appropriate authorities
• Must be neat in appearance
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must maintain confidentiality when required

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