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Position Description | Mechanic Page 3/4
<br /> Keep accurate records of time sheets, work assignments, inspection and maintenance activities,
<br />repair materials, purchase receipts, and as-built information in hard copy and electronic formats.
<br /> Obtain and keep current all licensures and certificates required for position.
<br /> Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of
<br />work, including co-workers, other departments, other agencies, vendors, and the public.
<br /> Communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing.
<br /> Pass a medical physical examination and drug test.
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<br />TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
<br /> Common and specialized hand and power tools used for mechanical repairs.
<br /> Mechanical equipment including hydraulic lifts, jacks, vices, air compressors, welders, tire
<br />balancer, filter crusher, and pressure washer.
<br /> Diagnostic and inspection tools and equipment including vehicle code readers, multimeters, and
<br />pressure gauges.
<br /> Office tools and equipment including telephone, copier, personal computer, calculator and mobile
<br />radios.
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<br />PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
<br />The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of
<br />those physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
<br />functions of this job and those work environment characteristics that an employee encounters while
<br />performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
<br />individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
<br />Physical Demands:
<br />While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to
<br />handle, feel, and operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand,
<br />walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, talk, and hear. The employee must
<br />frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
<br />Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and
<br />the ability to adjust focus.
<br />Work Environment:
<br />While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts
<br />and equipment and is exposed to vibration and wet and/or humid conditions. The employee
<br />occasionally works outdoors and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or
<br />caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually
<br />loud.
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<br />SELECTION GUIDELINES
<br />Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job
<br />related tests may be required.
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<br />The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
<br />performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if
<br />the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.
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<br />The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and
<br />employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements
<br />of the job change.
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<br />Approval: _________________________ Approval: ________________________
<br /> Department Head City Administrator
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