Mechanic

Performs specialized work such as engine overhauls, electrical system repairs, transmission repairs, and hydraulic system diagnosis and repair. Performs welding and fabrication assignments as needed. Perform all service work as assigned and make road calls as required.

• Inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains gasoline and diesel powered equipment and vehicles
• Maintenance and repair of ignition, carburetion/injection, cooling, braking, steering, and suspension systems
• Estimates routine costs of repairs
• Tests equipment and vehicles to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Utilizes electronic  and routine test equipment to diagnose equipment and vehicles
• Use of hand and power tools, acetylene torch, grinder and other related mechanical and specialized equipment
• Preheats, cleans, and prepares metal for priming, undercoating, and painting
• Responsible for regular attendance and arriving to work on time
• Other duties as required by the Garage Superintendent

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• ASE certification or vocational technical training for light duty and medium diesel and gasoline powered vehicles preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must obtain Class "A" CDL with Haz-Mat endorsements within 90 days
• Must provide own hand tools for daily operations. The City of Denison will provide tools for specialized operations
• Must be able to demonstrate welding proficiency for metal fabrications. Structural welding certification desired.
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy physical labor (over 50 lbs)

KNOWLEDGE OF:
 

• Good knowledge of the methods and materials used in the repair and maintenance of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and specialized equipment
• Good knowledge of operations, functions, and common malfunctions of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and specialized equipment
• Good knowledge of the air conditioning systems of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and specialized equipment
• Good knowledge of related diagnostic equipment

• Ability to read and interpret technical data from manuals, diagrams, schematics, read work orders and keep simple records
• Ability to use hand and power tools and electronic diagnostic equipment Ability to train, direct, and supervise the work of subordinate employees
• Ability to schedule, assign, direct, supervise and inspect activities and operations of employees to ensure safe, efficient, and proper quality of work in the absence of the superintendent