Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: preventative maintenance and repair, diagnosing vehicle failure, and the repair of all equipment Citywide. Diagnoses the causes of equipment malfunction to determine which parts need repair, adjustment, rebuilding, fabrication or replacement Repairs engine and associated components such as carburetors, electronic fuel injection systems, cooling systems and front-end and rear suspension systems Performs tune-ups on engines of various types of equipment including heavy trucks, heavy equipment and specialized equipment Repairs, overhauls, modifies, replaces, or installs mechanical, electrical and/or hydraulic units such as power-take offs, snow removal blades, etc., on trucks and other heavy equipment Observes the need for other necessary repairs and performs as required May perform preventative maintenance and complete minor repairs Cleans assigned work area and picks up tools and places them in appropriate cabinet/chest REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Minimum of three to five years mechanical experience in automotive and heavy equipment repair Must possess appropriate diesel certifications by an accredited organization Must be knowledgeable in the repair of engines (gas and diesel), brakes, hydraulics, lighting, transmissions, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems, tire repairs, and plow repairs Must be reliable and able to assist in all departmental activities as requested Reliable attendance is required Must have the ability to safely work well with others and follow both written and verbal instructions Must be available for emergencies requiring overtime hours of work and available for shift rotation as needed Must be able to operate the city's towing equipment and assist with all related towing operations Must be available to work Holidays and weekends and to assist in other City Departments as needed.