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Position Description | Mechanic Page 1/4
<br />CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
<br />POSITION DESCRIPTION
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<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)
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<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.
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<br />SUPERVISION RECEIVED
<br />General supervision is provided by the Public Works Supervisor.
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<br />SUPERVISION EXERCISED
<br />None.
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<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.
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<br />OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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