Mechanic 3

Mechanic 3 (4619-50)

Deadline to Apply:

December 2, 2025

Work Location:

Various County Locations

Work Hours:

80 Hours Bi-Weekly

Starting Salary:

$27.10 - $36.02 per hour

Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Earned Personal Days, and Paid Parental Leave.

Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.

Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, the Mechanic 3 plans, schedules and assigns work of Mechanics; schedules, coordinates maintenance and repair of equipment; trains and instructs mechanics as to proper maintenance and repair procedures; and performs most difficult maintenance and mechanical repair on County equipment such as repairs electrical components, replaces and rebuilds engines, motors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc

QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications:

Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or technical training institute with major course work Automotive Technology, Automotive Technician, Automotive Maintenance and Repair or Diesel Technician or closely related field and three (3) years' work experience in performing equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid state of residency driver's license. Must remain insurable under the County's vehicle insurance policy. Must have or be able to obtain within the first ninety (90) calendar days of appointment, a valid Class A - Commercial Driver's License issued by the state of residency.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Cell phones and/or two-way radios; computer, copier, fax, telephone, scanner, and other standard modern/business office equipment; wrecker; motor vehicles; adjustable widemouth pliers, adjustable wrenches, automotive honing machine, ball peen hammers, battery chargers, cutting torches, boring tools, box end wrenches, brake repair kits, calipers, circuit tester, claw hammers, cold chisels, combination wrenches, compressed air gun, depth gauges, diagonal cutting pliers, dial gauges, drill presses, dynamometers, hearing protectors, engine or component test stands, feeler gauges, forklifts, gas welding equipment, hacksaws, hammers, reamers, hex keys, hoists, bore gauges, hydraulic pumps, impact wrenches, induction heaters, jacks, vise grip pliers, metal inert gas mig welders, micrometers, mill saw file, milling machines, multimeters, needle nose pliers, open end wrenches, paint spray guns, pneumatic wrenches, pneumatic sanding machines, handheld diagnostic computers, power drills, power grinders, power sanders, power saws, pressure gauges, steam cleaning equipment, pressure sensors, safety gloves, pry bars, punch sets, putty knives, ratchets, snap ring pliers, rivet tools, round file, safety glasses, screwdrivers, shears, shielded arc welding tools, sledgehammers, slip joint pliers, socket wrench sets, spark plug wrench, specialty wrenches, speed sensors, portable welding equipment, stamping dies or punches, wire strippers, tachometers, tape measures, thickness measuring devices, tire pressure gauges, torque wrenches, lathes, tungsten inert gas tig welding equipment, two way radios, utility knives, vacuum pumps, valve seat grinders, voltmeters, welder torch, welding hoods, wheel balancers, wire cutters, wire crimpers, workshop cranes, and other miscellaneous power and hand tools.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Coordinates employees (e.g., plans, schedules, and assigns work of Mechanics).
• Schedules, coordinates maintenance and repair of equipment;
• Determines cost-effective repair procedures;
• Approves and/or purchases parts for repair in accordance with established procedures;
• Maintains inventory; maintains records of work performed, labor and materials used, etc.;
• Inspects equipment at regular intervals; assists in preparing new equipment specifications and meets with equipment dealers regarding same;
• Purchases equipment as provided for in budget
• Operates pickup truck and wrecker;
• Performs most difficult maintenance and mechanical repair on County equipment (e.g., repairs electrical components, replaces and rebuilds engines, motors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc.).
• Maintains records of equipment repairs and maintenance (e.g., oil changes, lubes, parts replaced, tune-up, dates, etc.);
• Records daily use of fuel;
• Completes time sheets recording hours worked by mechanics;
• Oversees work of mechanics;
• Maintains adequate supply of parts and supplies needed for maintenance and repair.
• Trains and instructs mechanics as to proper maintenance and repair procedures;
• Explains new equipment operation;
• Answers technical questions
• Welds cracked or broken metal parts and appendages on equipment and vehicles;
• Cuts shapes and fabricates brackets, hinges, special tools, etc.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees, as directed; attends training and seminars, as directed.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• Due to the nature of the job, when scheduled for on-call assignment, the Mechanic 3 must be available to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends and/or holidays when called to do so

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (*indicates developed after employment)

Knowledge of: County and departmental goals and objectives;* County and departmental policies and procedures;*

• Two-way radio operation;
• Automotive maintenance and repair inspection techniques;
• Mechanical maintenance;
• Heavy-duty and medium duty equipment maintenance and repair;
• Vehicle maintenance and -repair; proper lifting techniques;
• English grammar and spelling;
• Purchasing; i
• Inventory control;
• Workplace safety;
• Supervisory principles and practices;
• Personnel administration;
• Office practices and procedures.

Skill in:

• Typing, data entry, and word processing;
• Computer operation, and computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office);
• Welding and soldering;
• Motor vehicle operation, and use and operation of medium -duty and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment;
• Use of bench and hand tools.

Ability to:

• Interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals, and manuals;
• Deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;
• Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate actions;
• Read, copy, and record figures accurately;
• Calculate fractions, decimals and percentages;
• Copy records precisely without error;
• Complete routine forms;
• Communicate effectively;
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships;
• Resolve complaints;
• Perform heavy manual labor;
• Travel to and gain access to worksite.

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