MECHANIC ENTRY LVL-R&B

JOB SUMMARY:

Under supervision of the Shop Foreman, this position is responsible for assuring that County vehicles and equipment are available and in good repair at all times by performing a variety of skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of mechanized and other automotive related equipment.

Benefits: Retirement, Health, Dental, Vision, Wellness, Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital, Life & AD&D Ins, Short-term and Long-term Disability, PTO, Sick Leave, Education Assistance.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Maintain a clean, functional, and safe shop environment by using appropriate safety equipment and procedures when performing duties.
   

1. Perform the daily operations of equipment/vehicle maintenance for the Department and all other county vehicles.
   

1. Adhere to all County policies and procedures, and all laws and regulations as they pertain to the management of assigned area.
   

1. Maintain operating and maintenance knowledge of all vehicles and equipment whether owned, leased, or rented.
   

1. Place Orders for various parts and pick up such parts at supplier if necessary.
   

1. Report to Shop Foreman, Mechanic-Journey, or Welder-Mechanic of same department all incidents of equipment malfunction/failure, possible reasons for the problem, and suspected and obvious employee equipment abuse.
   

1. Perform on call duties as required.
   

1. Other related duties as assigned by the Shop Foreman as required.
   

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or equivalent and with at least one year experience in automotive maintenance/repair. A two year degree in automotive maintenance or related field, or vocational training in automotive maintenance/repair or related field is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS:

ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) T1 thru T8 certified - Preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Requires a level of ability to accomplish tasks or projects of typical complexity in a consistent and accurate manner and in a variety of situations. This level of ability is usually acquired through an apprenticeship or some education and/or on-the-job training of at least one year experience in servicing, maintaining and repairing mechanized and automotive equipment such as: diesel engines and/or gas engines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILTIES:

1. Must have a basic level of knowledge of standard practices, procedures, hazards, and safety precautions relevant to the mechanical and construction trade.
   

1. Able to maintain courteous and effective working relationships with the public, County departments, co-workers and other agencies.
   

1. Must have a basic level of skills in the adjustment, operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and automotive equipment, and in the use of mechanical tools, materials and diagnostic equipment.
   

1. Must be able to accurately and effectively transmit and receive information that is necessary to the accomplishment of goals and objectives, including effective written and oral communications; and the ability to listen.
   

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid Colorado driver license, and must be able to achieve Colorado Commercial Driver License, Class B with tanker endorsement within one year of first day of employment.

Must Pass a DOT physical.

Must pass background check: Criminal and Traffic

Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment

Must pass initial and all random alcohol & drug tests

Required legal authorization to work -

United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States

Must have a working telephone can be either cell or home phone

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job:

Work is conducted primarily indoors in a shop environment with occasional outdoor activity. When working outdoors, employees will be exposed to a variety of climatic conditions such as cold, heat, wind, rain, dust and snow. The noise level experienced will be from moderate to loud. Work is generally scheduled Monday through Friday. Rarely travel to other locations may be required by passenger vehicle.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; talk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; twist and turn the upper body; stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl; and reach with hands and arms. Hearing voice conversation is essential to safe and effective job performance. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Physical demands are described as medium to high (exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects). Data entry and other tasks will require minimal sitting at a computer for short periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, adjust focus, color vision, and peripheral vision.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements and duties. Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.

Compensation details: 22.29-26.73

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