MECHANIC III

Mechanic III

Department: Public Safety
Job Status: Not Specified
Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Status: Until Filled

Job Description Summary

This is skilled work at the journeyman level in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel powered automotive equipment.  An employee in this class performs skilled tasks in mechanical repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, tractors, fire fighting equipment, front end loader and other standard and specialized automotive and construction equipment. Employee works under general supervision using independent judgment as to methods of repair after receiving oral instructions or written work orders as to the nature of the work to be performed.  A supervisor may check work during repair or test running condition of equipment after work is completed.

Job Responsibilities
100% - Essential Functions:

1. Performs general overhaul and repair work on light and heavy trucks, firefighting equipment, gasoline and diesel motors, street sweeper,   front-end loader, generators, and small engine repairs.
2. Ability to diagnose and repair electrical systems on vehicles and equipment.
3. Performs complete mechanical and electrical repairs (other than machining of parts), inspection, adjusting, repair or replacement of necessary parts related cooling, lubrication, fuel, brakes, ignition, and exhaust systems.
4. Must become familiar with trouble shooting and repair of police and fire/rescue equipment used in Public Safety vehicles. Including: emergency lights, sirens, radars, camera systems and radios.
5. Maintains all tools and equipment used in the work items stated herein.
6. Maintain and repair hydraulic systems on pertinent firefighting and Facilities Division equipment.
7. Maintains appearance and safety of mechanics bays by sweeping cleaning and reorganizing equipment and tools in the garage.
8. Assists other facilities groups as directed on a time-available basis.
9. Performs other related duties as directed.