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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
<br /> POSITION DESCRIPTION
<br /> Position Title: Mechanic
<br /> Department: Public Works— Maintenance Division
<br /> Accountable to: Director of Public Works/City Engineer
<br /> FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Public Works Collective Bargaining Unit)
<br /> PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
<br /> To perform skilled work in repairing and maintaining a variety of vehicles and mechanical equipment
<br /> which may include automobiles, trucks, heavy-duty maintenance and construction equipment,
<br /> mowers, trailers, small engines, power tools, generators, and other complex equipment and
<br /> machinery.
<br /> SUPERVISION RECEIVED
<br /> General supervision is provided by the Public Works Supervisor.
<br /> SUPERVISION EXERCISED
<br /> None.
<br /> ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
<br /> • Plans, carries out and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules and repairs for all vehicles
<br /> and equipment assigned.
<br /> • Perform preventative and routine maintenance on a variety of vehicles and equipment including
<br /> draining and replacing fluids; lubricating chassis, hinges, and moving parts; replacing filters;
<br /> cleaning manifolds; balancing and rotating tires; tightening connections; and other maintenance
<br /> work.
<br /> • Inspect and test belts, hoses, wires, cables, spark plugs, lights, brake pads and rotors, tires,
<br /> shocks, bearings, bushings, batteries, wiper blades, and other parts as part of routine
<br /> maintenance. Replace and/or repair worn, broken, or malfunctioning parts as required.
<br /> • Diagnose and repair vehicle and equipment problems involving engines, brakes, front-ends,
<br /> suspensions, transmissions, electrical, exhausts, axles, cooling and heating systems, exteriors,
<br /> hydraulic systems, and other mechanical components.
<br /> • Perform tune-ups on engines and adjust parts and settings to obtain optimum performance.
<br /> • Install and troubleshoot radios, antennas, light bars, and other electrical components.
<br /> • Participate in routine welding, fabricating, and assembly of various parts and equipment.
<br /> • Participate in routine maintenance and repairs to mowers, chainsaws, weed whips, leaf blowers,
<br /> building equipment, and other small engine equipment and machinery.
<br /> • Keep detailed records of service and repair work performed. Check and record mileage of
<br /> vehicles on monthly basis and schedule preventative maintenance.
<br /> • Assist in ordering and purchasing of equipment, parts and supplies used for vehicle and
<br /> equipment maintenance. Coordinate deliveries and with outside vendors for service or repair
<br /> work
<br /> • Clean and keep organized the mechanic work and storage areas. Maintain stock of parts and
<br /> materials including an ongoing inventory of the tool room and stock items.
<br /> • Assist and participate in responding to emergencies affecting municipal infrastructure function
<br /> including storm debris clean-up, water and sewer pipe breaks, traffic control, flooding, and other
<br /> urgent matters.
<br /> • Participate in the Public Works "Standby Duty" and "Call Back" programs for after-hours and
<br /> weekend maintenance, repairs, and emergencies.
<br /> • Assist and participate in essential duties of other maintenance subdivisions when assigned by
<br /> Public Works Supervisor.
<br /> OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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