MEO Mechanic/Welder

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:
Repairs, troubleshoots, and maintains electric, diesel, and gasoline municipal trucks, parking, police, fire, and other department equipment. Performs welding fabrication to repair city equipment. May be assigned tasks within the city for special welding fabrication projects to support other departments. Skilled in automotive, and truck repair, and performs related work as required. Responsible for supervising lower-skilled laborers while performing the same duties as the employees supervised. It avoids errors that may result in substantial costs from failing to maintain the desired standard in municipal service.

SUPERVISION: Works under the direction of the Superintendent of Equipment

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the foreman or Superintendent of Equipment, observes and listens to truck operations to determine malfunctions and plan work procedures.
Works on ignition systems, changing or recharging batteries, and replacing transmissions and other related parts. Overhaul of gas or diesel engines.
Performs preventive maintenance including repair of hydraulic systems, generators, pumps, and miscellaneous hydraulic equipment. Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and make appropriate adjustments. Lubricates and troubleshoots gasoline and diesel internal combustion engine-powered vehicles and other engine-powered equipment. Fabricating special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulics systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings
Dispenses fuel to authorized city vehicles. Repairs fire hoses and related apparatus.
Perform duties that generally allow the incumbent to act independently but with access to a supervisor who determines the course of action for any unusual problem encountered. Perform functions that are generally well defined and limited in scope, but which may involve the choice between two or more alternative approaches to well precedented problems.
Performs related duties as needed.

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EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
Three years of auto/truck repair experience.
One year of skilled metal, gas, and electric welding fabrication.
Valid Driver’s license
License/Certification:
Possession of a Class B with Air Brake Endorsement or possess a CDL Class B permit upon hire.
Possession of a Hoisting 2B license or the ability to obtain within the probationary period.
Preferred:
Automotive Vocational Technical School Certificate or A.S.E. Certified.