Mechanic

This is the second of five levels in the Equipment Maintenance series.

Incumbents independently diagnose, repair and maintain vehicles and/or equipment. Responsibilities may include independently completing all repairs on a variety of vehicles and equipment; recommending repair or replacement of equipment; estimating repair costs; welding and fabricating parts; providing training to lower-level vehicle maintenance technicians and mechanics and performing the duties of the lower level.(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Diagnoses, repairs, cleans, adjusts, overhauls, and installs vehicle systems and replaces applicable parts; performs inspections to ensure vehicles are in compliance with safety regulations.
• Performs preventative maintenance and servicing activities which, depending on assignment, may include changing oil; changing filters; applying lubricants; checking fluid levels; inspecting brakes and tires; and performing other related activities.
• Uses and maintains a full set of hand, power and shop tools and equipment related to the work; may use welding, cutting, and/or brazing equipment as necessary.
• Completes a variety of logs, documents, and/or simple reports regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, vehicle conditions, maintenance and repair activities, and/or other related information.
• May train lower-level staff on work methods.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), and four years' experience in vehicle or equipment maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.
• May require Louisiana Commercial Driver's License (CDL);
• Minimum of 70% score on Parish Departmental Mechanic written and hands on skills test.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE

• Applicable tools and equipment utilized in vehicle maintenance;
• Applicable terminology related to vehicle maintenance;
• Methods, materials, and techniques employed in vehicle maintenance;
• Entry level vehicle and/or equipment maintenance and repair practices and procedures in assigned area of responsibility;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Computers and related software applications;
• Basic training methods;
• Safe work practices.

SKILLS

• Performing entry level vehicle and/or equipment maintenance and repairs in assigned area of responsibility;
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing complex vehicle and equipment problems and malfunctions;
• Preparing operational logs, records, and reports;
• Using and caring for applicable tools and equipment;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Training lower-level staff on work methods;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

UNIFORM

An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.