Public Works Lube Technician

Department: Public Works Salary: $24.24-$26.50 General Position Summary Klamath County is located in beautiful southern Oregon and offers everything for outdoor adventurers: hiking, camping, hunting, skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking, rafting, golfing and the list goes on Home to Oregon Institute of Technology and Kingsley Field Air Base, home of the 173rd Fighter Wing, Klamath County seeks to find candidates who want to make this beautiful area their home and are looking for a position where their contributions are valued and recognized.

We offer a generous benefits package which includes County contributions to health insurance, County contributions to a retirement plan, paid life insurance, paid short term disability, paid holidays and more Essential Functions The following is not all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned. Apply lubricants to the moving parts of department vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear and ensure optimal engine performance.

Schedule regular maintenance of equipment through electronic software and/or spreadsheets for internal equipment and external equipment, including repairs and service as necessary. Lubricate wheel bearings to prevent excessive tire wear. Perform engine cleanings to prevent rust formation.

Replace cabin, fuel, air, and oil filters as required. Replace brakes on light- and medium-duty trucks. Perform tire rotations to ensure even tire wear.

Test tire pressure and add air as needed. Inspect department vehicles for oil leaks. Make recommendations for additional servicing based on initial vehicle inspection.

Obtain needed parts and supplies for repairs, including pickup at parts vendors. Occasionally perform out of class work as a Mechanic. Maintain shop building, including the parts room and work bays in clean, safe condition.

Follow all safety rules and procedures established for work areas. Comply with all relevant county policies and procedures. Maintaining regular attendance during the assigned work schedule is an essential requirement of this position.

The ability to serve and meet in person with members of the general public, co-workers, and others is required. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervision of employees is not a responsibility assigned to this position. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education, Certification, & Experience Equivalent to a high school diploma.

Three years of related experience. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training, which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for the above requirements. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, and methods used in maintaining, repairing, and overhauling construction equipment. Considerable knowledge of gas- and diesel-powered engines and equipment. Considerable knowledge of hydraulics and electrical systems.

Skill in computerized parts systems and Microsoft Office products and proficiency in spreadsheets. Skill with troubleshooting a wide variety of equipment and machinery. Skill in the use of tools and the operation of equipment employed to carry out job duties.

Ability to: • Express ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing. Use sound judgment. • Adapt to change or new situations and openly acknowledge and work through conflict. Accept responsibility and be able to work well with ambiguity. • Work independently and as part of a team. • Act in such a manner as to maintain the confidentiality of the records and issues and other matters that may be encountered. • Develop and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, county officials, and the general public. • Interpret work from plans. • Efficiently and effectively operate equipment used in the performance of assigned duties. • Operate equipment safely under adverse conditions. • Travel to vendor locations to obtain required parts.

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

Frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.