Fleet Mechanic

City of Jackson

POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE

Fleet Mechanic Name:

DEPARTMENT

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Fleet Maintenance DATE:

3-18 IMMEDIATE

SUPERVISOR

Fleet Maintenance Foreman PURPOSE To ensure the optimal running order of all vehicles by providing all levels of service within the department. Provide training for the proper operation, maintenance and safety of all equipment. To maintain the shop in an orderly and safe manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS I.

Vehicle, Heavy Equipment & Small Engine Maintenance & Repair Activities 80% of Time A. Maintains an awareness of all the needed supplies and equipment required to operate on a daily basis. B. Maintains an inventory of the daily supplies and equipment required to operate. C. Notifies the appropriate person regarding the need to restock needed supplies and equipment or procures items as needed. D. Completes and follows the preventative maintenance program of all vehicles assuring that they are in optimal running order and budget guidelines are followed. E. Receives notice of equipment (vehicles and miscellaneous) and/or tools in need of repair, assesses the situation, and proceeds with the proper action assuring the proper channels are followed. F. Completes vehicle and equipment inspections addressing issues of abuse, defects, or other related matters assuring for accuracy and timeliness. G. Completes on-going janitorial duties in the shop and other areas assuring for safety and orderliness. H. Completes on-going janitorial duties in the shop and other areas assuring for safety and orderliness. 1 II. Vehicle Alterations 20% of Time A. Meet with operators to determine the alterations needed for the vehicle or equipment for optimal usage assuring for the best productivity. B. Submit a written or verbal plan of action to the appropriate department head for approval assuring for compliance and communication. C. Assist with the other departments on an on-call basis. D. Maintain working knowledge of all equipment. •This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor; subject to reasonable accommodations.•

WORK ENVIRONMENT

¨ Above average accessibility of all work sites required for the position. ¨ Extreme exposure to weather and temperature extremes. ¨ Average exposure to chemicals and fumes. ¨ Average exposure to heights. ¨ Above average exposure to work safety hazards. ¨ Average amount of overtime/extended work hours required. ¨ Above average exposure to dust. ¨ Above average exposure to loud noises. ¨ Above average exposure to darkness. ¨ Above average exposure to cramped spaces.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

¨ Normal physical mobility: movement from place to place on the job, considering distance and speed. ¨ Normal physical agility: ability to maneuver body while in place. ¨ Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools. ¨ Above-Normal physical strength to handle 80 lb. objects, considering frequency. ¨ Normal dexterity of hands and fingers. ¨ Normal physical balance: ability to maintain balance and physical control. ¨ Normal coordination, including eye/hand, hand/foot, etc. ¨ Above-Normal endurance.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

¨¨ Completed High school diploma or equivalent. ¨ Valid Drivers license. ¨ Ability to obtain a CDL. ¨ Access to personal transportation. ¨ 2 years automotive experience or equivalent technical training. ¨ Air conditioning recovery qualifications a plus.

MENTAL EFFORT

¨ Normal concentration/intensity: prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks. ¨ Above-Average memory, considering the amount and type of information. ¨ Normal complexity of decision making. ¨ Normal time pressure of decision making. ¨ Normal analytical thinking. ¨ Normal conceptual thinking.

COMMUNICATION

¨ Average verbal communication. ¨ Average written communication. ¨ Average nonverbal communication.

SENSORY ABILITIES

¨ Normal ability to see. ¨ Normal ability to distinguish colors. ¨ Normal ability hear. ¨ Normal ability to smell. ¨ Normal sense of touch. ¨ Normal sense of taste.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $23.13 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Experience:

Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person