Mechanic

Mechanic

CITY OF VIDOR - 2.4

Vidor, TX Job Details Full-time $23.42 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications CDL B Safe work practices Automotive repair High school diploma or GED Safety equipment Power tools Automotive diagnostics Hydraulics Hand tools Mechanical troubleshooting

Full Job Description SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, performs all required and related duties in the Maintenance Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Operates any and all equipment used in the maintenance and repair of the City of Vidor fleet vehicles Performs diagnostic tests to determine problem on fleet vehicles Services all fleet vehicles for the City of Vidor Exercises extreme caution in equipment operation Ability to use hand tools Ability to operate equipment safely and skillfully in and around work areas, ability to make minor operating adjustments and repairs and to recognize operating deficiencies in assigned equipment. Ability to understand applicable traffic laws, ordinances, regulations, work hazards, and applicable safety precautions associated with the operation of assigned equipment. In the event of a situation or emergency, assist in the Street and Drainage Departments Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent required and two (2) years related experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, City policies and procedures, written instructions, general correspondence; MSDS safety manuals; traffic signs and warning labels. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, purchase orders, requisitions, time sheets, leave requests, work orders, printouts, policy letters, evaluation and counseling forms. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic math skills for reviewing, proofreading work orders, invoices, and timesheets.

REASONING ABILITY

Prioritizing assignments, problem-solving, comparative abilities to determine the most effective allocation of the City's people and resources.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind, rain; exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, grease and oil. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

INTERPERSONAL

Ability to communicate professionally with employees, other City departments, vendors, supervisors, and salespersons.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS

Power tools and hand tools, hydraulic machinery, diagnostic machinery, vehicle jacks, grinders, and drills.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Safety glasses and gloves used as needed.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Class B (CDL) License with an acceptable record required or the ability to obtain a Class B (CDL) License within the probationary period (6 months from date of hire).

Pay:

$23.42 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person