Public Operations Mechanic

Dept. /Div.: Public Operations + Engineering Status: Non-exempt General Definition of WorkPerforms difficult technical work of repairs, maintenance, and operations of Public Operations +Engineering fleet vehicles and equipment, completing maintenance reports, and related work as apparentor assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned Supervisor. Limitedoversight is exercised over the Public Operations Mechanic. Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functionsatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to performthe essential functions. Essential Functions Monitors, maintains, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on assigned department fleetvehicles, wash bay and other departmental equipment; troubleshoots and diagnoses mechanical issuesand formulates solutions.Manages maintenance cost and inventory of parts and supplies.Cleans and maintains working area and shop; ensures safe daily operations.Receives work orders; completes required reports and documentation once maintenance is completed.May be assigned to special projects and assignments depending on assigned department. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of the practices and techniques of equipment and vehicle repair;comprehensive knowledge of the safe operation of medium to heavy construction equipment andvehicles; comprehensive knowledge of diagnosing mechanical issues; skill in the use of personalcomputers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; skill in the use of handand power tools; skill in the use of mechanical diagnosing equipment; skill in the use and operation ofassigned equipment and vehicles; ability to perform manual labor; ability to pay close attention to smalldetails; ability to work and coordinate on multiple congruent projects; ability to establish and maintaineffective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, vendors, and the general public. Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED and extensive experience performing mechanical repairs, or equivalentcombination of education and experience. Physical RequirementsThis work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires using handsto finger, handle or feel, frequently requires speaking or hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching orcrawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions and occasionallyrequires standing, walking, sitting, and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocalcommunication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word andconveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required toperceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oralcommunications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving smalldefects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundingsand activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precariousplaces, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequentlyrequires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and requires exposure to toxic or causticchemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposureto the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus andexposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protectiveequipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic). Special Requirements May be required to gain additional trainings and certifications based on assigned department.Valid commercial driver's license in the State of Indiana, may be required.Braun lift Certification (or able to obtain within 9 months of hire date)May be required occasional after-hours or emergency responses.Must possess a complete set of personal mechanics tools.Liability Insurance required of personal tools.