Story County

Overview

The Mechanic performs intermediate semiskilled work assisting the Lead Mechanic with the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of various gasoline and diesel-powered equipment, automobiles, pickups, and small engines. The position requires limited supervision and involves a variety of mechanical tasks and emergency repairs in the field.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a semi-skilled mechanic and assists the lead mechanic.
• Performs mechanical maintenance, repair, and overhaul on gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Operates a welder to straighten, construct, rebuild, or reinforce parts for equipment.
• Conducts general tune-ups using computerized testing equipment and troubleshoots equipment.
• Repairs defects and replaces worn-out parts and components.
• Responds to emergency mechanical repair requests in the field.
• Operates a variety of mechanical and power tools and equipment.
• Maintains necessary records or forms and logs of information.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Plows snow, hauls material, and works on the signing crew as needed.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of gas and diesel engines, automatic transmissions, cooling and electrical systems.
• Ability to make repairs and adjustments to automotive equipment, including major overhauls.
• Ability to diagnose problems using computerized and electronic test equipment.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment necessary for maintenance and repair.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and develop practical solutions for equipment malfunctions.
• Ability to understand oral and written directions.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the general public.
• Associates/Technical degree with coursework in Diesel Technical/Heavy Equipment Technician or related field and moderate experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Class B Commercial Driver's License required.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License within one year of hire date.