Mechanic II

Performs skilled work in maintaining and repairing trucks, cars, tractor mowers and a wide variety of automotive and construction equipment.

This is a “Mandatory Testing” position that requires Drug Testing.

Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically.

• Performs basic repair and preventative maintenance on all fleet equipment ranging from chainsaws to construction equipment. • Troubleshoots and repairs computerized ignition and fuel injection systems on gasoline and diesel engines; electrical and lighting systems. • Completes detailed work order completion forms. • Provides emergency roadside service and repair outside garage. • Performs basic steel fabrication and modification of various brackets. • Interacts with the public in an effective and courteous manner. • Must demonstrate commitment to our mission, vision, values and goals and represent the County in a professional, dignified manner at all times both in actions and appearance. • May have a role in the County’s disaster preparation and/or disaster recovery efforts, as designated in the County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; may be required to work before, during and/or after an emergency. • Must be able to meet minimum attendance standards. • Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL, VISUAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS: The physical requirements are that of very heavy work and include exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring climbing, bending, crouching stooping, kneeling, crawling, stretching, reaching or similar activities in restricted areas; recurring lifting of heavy items over 50 pounds. Requires repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Requires fingering to include picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand as in handling. Requires grasping by applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm and feeling to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Required to operate a motor vehicle.