Job Title: Mechanic 1
Salary range: Starting Salary $18.88/hr
Job Description:
Position Summary: Under supervision, performs a variety of duties associated with the maintenance major and minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on county equipment. May operate medium and some heavy equipment incidental to the work.
Essential duties or responsibilities:
Marginal duties and responsibilities:
Position Requirements:
Experience: Experience in operation and maintenance of trucks and heavy equipment. Must be able to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months of employment or training being available.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required with two years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of trucks and related automotive equipment.
Accountability: Knowledge of and the skill to operate and maintain assigned vehicles in a safe manner. Knowledge of road construction and maintenance, materials and methods, and State traffic laws.
Working Conditions: Extreme weather conditions, handling of chemicals and toxic fumes are factors in this position. Must have the ability to perform heavy physical labor under a variety of weather conditions.
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform moderate and some heavy physical work and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds. To stand, walk, sit, ride, climb, bend, kneel, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull and perform similar body movements. Possesses hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate office equipment, including a computer, a vehicle and heavy equipment. Ability to talk and hear in person, by telephone and two-way radio; ability to hear malfunction of equipment. Ability to see and read instructions, manuals and characters on a computer screen; ability to see and detect unacceptable materials.