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Chemung County
Garage Mechanic/Garage Attendant
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A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$58,272 / year median in New York
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Chemung County is actively seeking a
GARAGE MECHANIC
Excellent benefits and enrollment in NYS pension plan! This position is responsible for routine manual work requiring willingness to perform menial tasks in the servicing of municipal equipment in the Public Works Department, with emphasis on heavy construction equipment. Work is performed under immediate supervision with some leeway for independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
:(The following work activities are listed as examples only and in no event shall an employee be limited to only those examples listed here.)- Complete fueling, lubrication, filter and oil changes on all automotive and heavy highway construction equipment;
- Keeps accurate records of all service items, parts inventory;
- Assists mechanics in making repairs to automotive, heavy trucks, and heavy highway construction equipment;
- Checks all vehicles and equipment for safety issues;
- Checks tires, repairs automotive tires using tire machine and other tools available at the Public Works Department;
- Performs maintenance and minor mechanical repairs to all equipment;
- Clean and maintain work areas free of tools, parts and debris;
- Assists department during snow and ice removal operations;