MECHANIC

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Available with the

Motor Vehicle Department:

POSITION

Mechanic

LOCATION

Fleet Maintenance 3601 McCarty Lane, Bldg. B Lafayette, IN 47905

HOURS:

7:00 AM

• 3:00 PM, Monday

• Friday SALARY:

  $2,226.84
• $2,561.

67 bi-weekly

DESCRIPTION

Incumbent participates in routine maintenance for all City of Lafayette vehicles and equipment, such as general repair and maintenance of gasoline / diesel engines, transmissions, drive train, electrical, hydraulic components, brakes, and tires; Has a working knowledge of repair principles and practices; Troubleshoots repairs and formulates repair procedures; Performs on

• site repairs for broken down vehicles and equipment; Completes computer work orders for tasks performed; Performs clean-up duties inside and outside facility; Performs related essential / non-essential functions as required or assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or G.E.D. required. A.S.E. (Automotive Service Excellence) certified or equivalent certification preferred. Ability to obtain E.V.T. (Emergency Vehicle Technician) certifications; Ability to obtain a Class B C.D.L.; Ability to operate all City of Lafayette vehicles legally and safely; Availability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary. Must hold a valid Indiana driver's license and have a demonstrated safe driving record.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Performs light to heavy work requiring lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling actions; Required to walk, stand, sit, lie down, and climb while completing work assignments. Work is performed both inside and outside under hot/cold conditions. Generally performs work inside garage area where contact with some hazardous conditions, such as harmful cleaning agents, chemicals, dirt, dust, grease, and noise may occur; Safety gear, such as safety shoes, gloves, eye protection, welding gear, safety tire cage, inline air gauges, and any other safety equipment needed for assigned tasks, must be utilized. The City of Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer