Job Details
Performs skilled tasks in mechanical repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered automotive and heavy equipment using standard practices and equipment of the automotive trade. Operates some heavy equipment.
This position requires driving as an essential function of the position. For Baldwin County driving requirements, please see the following link: Driver Qualifications. Successful applicants must be at least 20 years old, insurable by the County's insurance carrier, pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check and will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and physical.Automotive Repair and Maintenance
- Analyze, diagnose and tune engines including testing/cleaning/replacement of spark plugs, adjusting timing, valves, carburetor needle, replacement of coil, condenser and breaker points.
- Remove and disassemble major units such as engine, transmission, differential; inspect parts for wear, and reassembles.
- Repair and replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, and bearings.
- Overhaul and replace carburetors, generators, radiators, alternators, starters, distributors and pumps.
- Rewire ignition system, lights and instrument panel.
- Realign and adjust brakes, repairs or replaces shock absorbers.
- Replace and adjust headlights, and install or repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
- Perform additional repairs as needed.
Heavy Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Analyze malfunctions, and repair, rebuild and maintain heavy construction equipment such as motor graders, backhoes, bulldozers, asphalt spreaders etc.
- Replace defective engines and subassemblies.
- Replace or repair major components, attachments or implements such as blades, tracks, compressors, etc.
Miscellaneous
- Weld to repair broken or cracked frames, bars, plates, and other metal objects on machinery.Fill holes and builds up metal parts.
- Replace batteries, hydraulic fluid, oil, antifreeze/coolant, etc.
- Repair or replace tires.
- Perform related mechanic duties as required.
- Perform various duties including operation of equipment and some manual labor as needed.
- Test repaired equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
- Supervise other personnel performing equipment maintenance.
- Make recommendations to supervisor concerning specification requirements for bidding and purchasing of new equipment.
- Ensure vehicle / equipment fleet is kept in safe operational working order.
- Ensure all vehicles/equipment in fleet receive routine maintenance on schedule.
- Ensure accurate records are maintained for repairs/maintenance performed on all vehicles/equipment.
- Possess a valid commercial driver's license. (CDL - Class A)
- Experience in automotive and heavy equipment repairs and maintenance.
Other Characteristics
- Willing to work non-standard hours as necessary.
- Willing to travel to pick up parts and material out of area.
- Required to wear uniforms as directed by County Engineer.
- Verbal skills to communicate information to supervisors, co-workers, and vendors.
- Writing skills to clearly and neatly complete routine forms and order parts.
- Reading skills to understand equipment and maintenance manuals, parts lists,instructions.
- Math skills to understand precision gauges to measure and fit parts.
- Listening skills to receive information about equipment problems.
- Skills in the use of hand and machine tools and equipment used in automotive repair.
- Skills in the use of major items of electronic and mechanical shop equipment and machinery.
- Skills and ability in operating various types of equipment.
- Skills in analyzing and diagnosing problems in automotive and heavy construction equipment.
- Knowledge of safety rules, including accident causes and prevention.
- Knowledge of first aid procedures.
- Ability to work independently without close supervision
- Knowledge of county policies, procedures and rules.
- Knowledge of/and has ability to work on Tier 4 engine component.
- See well enough to read regular print and numbers without error or transposition and inspect small parts.
- Hear well enough to talk on telephone, to determine mechanical problems.
- Speak clearly enough to communicate information to helper.
- Use of hands and fingers to write, to use tools.
- Strength to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
- Physical dexterity sufficient to operate levers, gears, etc.
- Body movement to climb on top of or crawl under various types of equipment.