What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic position at CITY OF FRANKFORT KY?
The City of Frankfort is looking for a mechanic to be part of a 6 member team offering a great work environment, training opportunities, collegiality, and work/life balance. We also offer:
- 13% employer contribution to 401k or 457 account during first year
- Retirement through the Kentucky Public Pension Authority beginning second year
- Generous vacation, sick, holiday, and military paid leave with no waiting period
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance with no or low employee premiums
- Uniforms fully provided
- Employer paid training and certifications
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general administrative direction performs duties as mechanic; performs skilled tasks in repairing and/or performing preventative maintenance on automobiles, trucks, and equipment. Ability to diagnose and repair the following with little or no supervision: Electric Systems, Hydraulic/Air Brake Systems, Heating/Air Conditioning Systems, Instruments and Gauges, and Preventive Maintenance Service. Performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Performs general mechanical and appearance maintenance and repair work on all motorized equipment, including automobiles, trucks, and specialized equipment (gasoline and diesel powered engines).
• Identify and determine parts required for repair of disassembled units.
• Perform all levels of preventive maintenance services on equipment.
• Identify warrant-able repairs and document on repair order.
• Maintain work area appearance and safety.
• Road test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
• Administers the Transit Division’s preventative maintenance program for vehicles and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records on all vehicles and equipment services.
• Insures adequate inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.
• Requisitions equipment to be used by City regarding reliability and maintenance costs; assists in preparing specification for equipment.
• Assist with CDL training of new employees.
• Provides general building maintenance supervision and coordinates with inspection services.
• May assist the City Maintenance Garage on an as-needed basis.
• Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
• Work is thorough, timely and reflects follow-through to completion;
• Complies with departmental performance standards;
• Possesses mechanical assessment and problem solving skills;
• Demonstrates willingness to undertake duties as assigned.
• Basic computer skills required for data entry into maintenance systems.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Work is completed with minimal direction and supervision.
• Willingness to perform “on-call” duties after work hours in case of emergency.