Master Level Technician

Master Level Technician

SEND IN YOUR APPLICATION THROUGH THIS LINK s www.cityoffortwayne.org jobs-with-the-city posting 1290 master-level-technician.html Working under the direction of the Shop Supervisor incumbent makes major and minor mechanical repairs of automotive vehicles equipment and heavy power equipment. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment independence initiative and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations policies and procedures as well as federal state and local regulations.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the ability to interact with the public City incumbents and outside agencies with patience tact respect and professionalism and the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assists other staff performing mechanical repairs and maintenance Services and performs repair and maintenance work to equipment Maintains accurate records of work completed orders and time worked Must be able to perform major repairs such as engine or transmission overhaul Repairs equipment without close supervision Moves vehicles safely between job and work areas Porters vehicles as needed Performs shop or area maintenance such as general clean up able to use shop floor cleaning equipment Demonstrates a firm working knowledge of the Faster system by placing equipment in proper status codes and entering proper notes Makes visual inspections during servicing to check for and report upon abnormal conditions in the components of motorized vehicles and equipment Diagnose and accurately perform all phases of vehicle equipment repairs Performs vehicle modification such as installing or removing special equipment or other modifications Inspects sets-up and prepares new vehicles and equipment to be placed in service Inspects vehicles and equipment and performs preventive maintenance as need Remove clean repair reinstall and adjust vehicle and equipment components including but not limited to brakes cab chassis drivetrain electrical batteries alternators emissions engine exhaust hydraulics steering suspension tire work etc. Inspects and repairs small and large rotary mowers pump engines chain saws weed trimmers rototillers and other support equipment Ensures safe use of power and hand-held tools and equipment Makes service calls requiring emergency repairs including providing jump-starts to city-owned vehicles.MARGINAL FUNCTIONS Assist and train Mid Level and Entry Level Technicians Must perform any mechanical task set forth by supervision.PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management. If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities it is the incumbent s responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor. Management will work with the incumbent as needed to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.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 skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and or EXPERIENCE Any combination of work experience or academic pursuit equivalent to a High School Diploma supplemented by courses in mechanics and seven years experience as a skilled Mechanic Knowledge of light and heavy equipment and automotive apparatus Knowledge of the full care and operation of internal combustion and diesel engines Knowledge of laying out and fabricating parts Must be proficient in the use of various Scan tools Skills in the use of garage equipment and tools used in mechanical repairs.LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent.REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS Has current CDL B permit with airbrake endorsement valid CDL physical and the ability to obtain an actual CDL B license with airbrake endorsement within 80 days of hire. Upon receipt of Indiana Commercial Driver s License (CDL) Class B individual must be able to maintain CDL certification.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 performs moderately complex relatively standardized tasks using necessary tools and equipment as required to perform work duties. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk sit climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Performs assigned duties which require pushing pulling and reaching regularly for sustained periods and bending twisting climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis physical effort involves moderate lifting of tools and materials. Effort is exerted for sustained periods of time. Enters exits and works in confined spaces wearing safety masks and goggles.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 the employee has moderate exposure to dust fumes and grease. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.