Mechanic II

Mechanic II

Camden County Public Works

Fleet Services

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Minimum Pay: $19.32 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for participating in the mechanical repair and maintenance of county vehicles and equipment.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Performs a variety of engine diagnosis procedures on gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment.

• Performs engine, exhaust, electrical, brake, and transmission repairs on a variety of vehicles and equipment.

• Conducts schedules preventative maintenance and repair procedures.

• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs exhaust systems, hydraulic systems, HVA systems, brakes, batteries, tires, lights, belts, and safety equipment on gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment to include bulldozers, motor graders, backhoes, tractors, dump trucks, and mowing tractors.

• Responds to after-hours emergency repair needs; performs field repairs as required; troubleshoots equipment failures at job sites and at the landfill.

• Operates a wrecker and lowboy to transport disabled vehicles and equipment to shop.

• Welds and fabricates parts.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other work as required or when directed by administration.

• In the event of an emergency, all Camden County employees are considered essential and may be required to perform alternate duties.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment utilized in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.

• Knowledge of department and county policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of work safety principles.

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance schedules.

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

• Skill in the diagnosis and repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment.

• Skill in problem solving.

• Skill in prioritizing and planning.

• Skill in interpersonal relations.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Fleet Services Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include manufacturer maintenance and repair manuals, work safety guidelines, DOT regulations, environmental regulations, and county and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair duties. The variety of equipment to be maintained contributes to the complexity of the work.

• The purpose of this position is to participate in the repair and maintenance of county vehicles and equipment. Successful performance helps ensure the provision of safe and well-maintained vehicles for a variety of department operations.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, vendors, and other county employees.

• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

• The work is typically performed in a garage, stockroom, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.