Job Title: Mechanic

Salary range: $46,321.60-$61,443.20 or $22.27-$29.54 per hour

Department: Street and Drainage Department

Hours: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Job Description:

The Mechanic performs work of considerable difficulty in the repair and maintenance of vehicle and equipment. Position is deemed essential personnel and safety sensitive.

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position:

• Performs inspection of equipment before, during and after operation to ensure equipment is safe to operate.
• Performs general maintenance on equipment to keep batteries charged, tires aired, and hydraulics maintained and checked for leaks.
• Repairs and maintains standard brakes, air brakes, electrical wiring, and electric controls of vehicles and equipment.
• Establishes schedules for preventive maintenance based on equipment type, usage, and maintenance requirements.
• Performs small engine and equipment repair on equipment such as chainsaws, weed eaters, lawn mowers and air compressors.
• Inspects equipment visually for missing or worn bolts, nuts, belts, and bearings.
• Makes temporary repairs, as necessary, to finish a job until main repair can be made.
• Analyzes breakdowns and malfunctions, and reports problems and solution to department head.
• Assists in cleaning and maintenance of grounds, buildings, and tools.
• Answers phone and take messages.
• Unloads freight as needed.
• Orders and picks up parts.
• Reports any matters of concern of vehicles or equipment to Streets & Drainage Director and Assistant Director.
• Maintains daily logs and work schedules.
• May be required to work outside of normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed by the department.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

This job description and the enumerated Essential Duties are intended to provide general guidelines for job expectations and the employees’ ability to perform the position described. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned or assumed by the incumbent as necessary to fulfill the requirements of the position.

Minimum Requirement & Competencies

Experience, knowledge, and training typically resulting from a combination of education or years of experience in street construction or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the positions.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License required, Class A preferred.
• Two (2) years heavy equipment related work experience, required.
• Associate’s Degree in Automotive & Diesel Technology, preferred.
• ABS Brake Training and Air Condition Training (NAPA), preferred.
• ASE Master Technician Certification, preferred.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of gasoline motorized equipment.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of diesel motorized equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to the equipment being operated and work zones.

Skills

• Skill in operation of City equipment and vehicles to perform essential functions.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong sense of ownership and initiative, collaborative, and flexible attitude.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate in a positive, friendly manner to employees, supervisor, coworkers, clients, etc. always.
• Ability to analyze malfunctions and make difficult repairs.
• Ability to use a cutting torch and welder.
• Ability to read and understand service manuals.

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To fill out an application online, please click here...Online Application

Or you can fill out a PDF version...CITY OF BENTON APPLICATION . Please email these applications to human.resources@bentonar.gov or they can be dropped off at City Hall at 410 River Street in Benton.