Employer: City of Larned
Department:
Job Title: MECHANIC
Salary: $0.000 


Job Description:

City of Larned is seeking an individual to fill position of Mechanic.  Mechanic is responsible for managing the overall operation of the City maintenance shop and directing the service, repair and preventive maintenance of a diverse vehicle fleet. Performs highly skilled work requiring hands-on diagnostics and critical repairs exceeding the capability of department personnel.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

• Enforce and maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Assist with the budget, and control expenditures and provide input on revenue sources.
• Purchase necessary equipment and supplies for the department.
• Research the type of equipment to purchase or programs to support, prepare bid specifications, determine cost alternatives with pros and cons, and provide recommendations to supervisor.
• Responsible for maintaining and operating a complete repair facility.
• Maintain general inventory of parts, tools and supplies.
• Assure proper safety standards and precautions are followed.
• Dispose of shop generated waste, oils and solvents in an approved manner.
• Analyze and evaluate maintenance functions and procedures, initiates or recommends new or improved practices.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair malfunctions on City automobiles, trucks, and a variety of maintenance and construction equipment and their component systems.
• Respond to emergency service calls for repairing equipment that has broken down away from the shop.
• Obtain, read and interpret schematics, shop manuals, diagrams, service bulletins and related materials.
• Install radio equipment, video camera equipment, emergency lights, sirens, control panels, gun mounts, security partitions and vehicle marking graphics.
• Perform metal fabrication and repair procedures involving welding, cutting and machining operations as required.
• Research and prepare bid specifications for vehicles and fleet related equipment.
• Assist in purchasing vehicles and fleet related equipment by placing orders and inspecting purchases on delivery.
• Assist with obtaining registration, tags and insurance for vehicles and equipment.
• Work with other departments to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

 

Qualifications:

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

                  

• Thorough knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, materials and equipment of the automotive and mechanical trades.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with vehicle maintenance and repair and of relevant safety standards and precautions.
• Knowledge of electrical systems common to vehicles and equipment including, standard wiring systems, multiplex wiring systems, OBD II and CAN operating systems.
• Knowledge in gasoline and diesel engines.
• Knowledge in drive train, including automatic, manual, and hydrostatic drive transmissions.
• Knowledge in air conditioning systems.
• Knowledge in hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge in small engines.
• Knowledge in hydraulic and air brake systems.
• Knowledge of basic office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
• Skill in metal fabrication, including mig and stick welding, plasma and oxy/acetylene cutting, metal lathe and milling machine procedures.
• Ability to learn and keep updated on all new safety and OSHA standards.
• Ability to operate and evaluate the condition of vehicles and equipment used by City departments.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general reference documents, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to operate computers and software necessary to complete assignments may include word processing, spreadsheet, databases, global positioning equipment, software downloads from systems, etc.
• As regulations change, incumbents are expected to obtain the State mandated certifications required in order to work on certain vehicles, equipment, or in handling materials. These certifications will be designated and specified at the time of hire or as the requirements become necessary to perform the duties of the position.

 

Required Education and/or Experience:                               

 

ASE Masters Certification; or four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

                  

• Thorough knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, materials and equipment of the automotive and mechanical trades.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with vehicle maintenance and repair and of relevant safety standards and precautions.
• Knowledge of electrical systems common to vehicles and equipment including, standard wiring systems, multiplex wiring systems, OBD II and CAN operating systems.
• Knowledge in gasoline and diesel engines.
• Knowledge in drive train, including automatic, manual, and hydrostatic drive transmissions.
• Knowledge in air conditioning systems.
• Knowledge in hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge in small engines.
• Knowledge in hydraulic and air brake systems.
• Knowledge of basic office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
• Skill in metal fabrication, including mig and stick welding, plasma and oxy/acetylene cutting, metal lathe and milling machine procedures.
• Ability to learn and keep updated on all new safety and OSHA standards.
• Ability to operate and evaluate the condition of vehicles and equipment used by City departments.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general reference documents, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to operate computers and software necessary to complete assignments may include word processing, spreadsheet, databases, global positioning equipment, software downloads from systems, etc.
• As regulations change, incumbents are expected to obtain the State mandated certifications required in order to work on certain vehicles, equipment, or in handling materials. These certifications will be designated and specified at the time of hire or as the requirements become necessary to perform the duties of the position.

 

Required Education and/or Experience:                               

 

ASE Masters Certification; or four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Vacancy Number: 0214

Open Date: 3/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Close Date: 12/30/9999 12:00:00 AM