What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Mechanic Intern position at Crow Wing, County of (MN)?
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This is entry level mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of automotive,
maintenance, construction and related equipment used in highway maintenance, other county-owned motor vehicles and miscellaneous maintenance-type equipment.
Work involves a high learning competency for performing tasks of mechanical maintenance on various kinds of automotive, maintenance, construction and other standard and specialized equipment operated by the County Highway Department (i.e. law enforcement vehicles, motor graders, tractors, wheel loaders, backhoe/loaders, skid Loaders, light to medium duty trucks etc.). Job assignments range from minor adjustments to major repairs including trouble-shooting and routine service maintenance. Employees of this class are expected to exercise independent judgment as the method of repair on most assignments. Work is reviewed by the Highway Maintenance Lead Worker-Shop for acceptability while in progress and upon completion. Work is performed under limited supervision of the Fleet Manager and is periodically reviewed by the Highway Maintenance Supervisor and the County Highway Engineer.
This is entry level mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of automotive,
maintenance, construction and related equipment used in highway maintenance, other county-owned motor vehicles and miscellaneous maintenance-type equipment.
Work involves a high learning competency for performing tasks of mechanical maintenance on various kinds of automotive, maintenance, construction and other standard and specialized equipment operated by the County Highway Department (i.e. law enforcement vehicles, motor graders, tractors, wheel loaders, backhoe/loaders, skid Loaders, light to medium duty trucks etc.). Job assignments range from minor adjustments to major repairs including trouble-shooting and routine service maintenance. Employees of this class are expected to exercise independent judgment as the method of repair on most assignments. Work is reviewed by the Highway Maintenance Lead Worker-Shop for acceptability while in progress and upon completion. Work is performed under limited supervision of the Fleet Manager and is periodically reviewed by the Highway Maintenance Supervisor and the County Highway Engineer.
- Performs mechanical repairs and adjustments on County fleet and leased vehicles, drivetrain, brakes, steering, electrical, hydraulic, heating and air conditioning, and related systems on automotive, maintenance, construction, and related equipment.
- Performs complete servicing including major and minor engine tune-ups and power train adjustments.
- Replaces or rebuilds components as required to meet industry standards and DOT requirements.
- Operates welding and "blacksmith" equipment as may be necessary.
- Maintains required cost-accounting and service/repair records in accordance with established County practices and DOT requirements.
- Assists with storeroom operations and inventory control as needed, including ordering parts.
- Assists in maintaining parts room in orderly manner.
- Locates sources of supply, obtains quotations and places orders as appropriate.
- Keeps work area clean and orderly.
- May occasionally perform lead work duties.
- Proficiently documents and enters data into fleet management/accounting/timecard software programs.
- Operates a service truck or other equipment in conducting field repairs as may be required and operates miscellaneous shop equipment as appropriate.
- Performs snow plowing duties.
- Performs building, fuel pump and mechanical equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance.
- Performs related work as required and/or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school Diploma or Equivalent.
- Currently enrolled in an Automotive or Heavy Equipment Mechanic Program
- ASE Medium/Heavy Truck certified.
- ASE automotive certified.
- Additional ASE Certifications
- Possess a full set of hand tools appropriate for this position.
- Class A Commercial Driver's license and DOT Health card w/ tanker.
- DOT Inspector Certification
- EPA Certification for the handling of Refrigerants
- Welding certificate of 3/8 material.
Salary : $20
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