Mechanics Helper

This seasonal position assists in the maintenance and repair of all City automobiles, trucks and other automotive equipment.

• Salary range starting at $22.3453 - $26.8401 hourly (DOQ)
• Schedule: TBD
• Tentative Interview Dates: TBD
• Tentative Start Date: TBD

Essential Job Functions The job functions listed herein are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, but are intended to be illustrative of the types of tasks the employee will most likely be expected to perform on a regular basis. The employee may be asked to perform different or additional tasks than the ones listed here, as the needs of the employer and/or the requirements of the position change.

1. Assists in the diagnoses of malfunctions and in making repairs and adjustments to all automotive equipment to keep it in good operating condition.
2. Assists in preventative maintenance and repairs to all major systems on trucks, equipment and automobiles owned by the City.
3. Keeps records of repairs and maintenance work.
4. Assists in snow removal and salting, lawn mowing and other seasonal jobs.
5. Assists in street sweeping and removal of dead animals.
6. Assists with putting up barricades and temporary signage.
7. Assists with flood control.
8. Performs related duties as assigned.

High school diploma (or graduation from high school within nine months of hire) and at least 1 year of specialized training in automobile and equipment mechanics, plus at least 1 - 3 years of automotive mechanic experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills:

Knowledge of

• The techniques and practices, tools, equipment and materials used in automotive mechanics.
• Preventative maintenance techniques and practices.
• Occupational hazards and the practices and techniques used to avoid or minimize risks.

• Understand and follow instructions.
• Diagnose operating malfunctions and make all necessary repairs.
• Operate light to heavy equipment.
• Use all tools and equipment necessary to accomplish automotive maintenance and repair.
• Perform light to heavy physical task under varying weather conditions.
• Keep records and make reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.

• The operation of a variety of tools and equipment used in the performance of the essential job functions.
• Oral and written communications.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed both indoors and outside; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate tools, machinery and other pieces of equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual concentration and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently be exposed to adverse weather and other unpleasant conditions such as heat, cold, wetness and humidity; dim or bright lights, dust, odors, noise, vibrations, toxic agents, asbestos, lead paint, electrical currents, heavy machinery; and occasionally violence, smoke and disease.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to and in excess of 50 pounds.