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County of Alpine Adopted 06/17/03 EQUIPMENT MECHANIC/SHOP COORDINATOR DEFINITION Under direction to coordinate and perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the preventive maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles and heavy equipment; to procure parts and supplies and control inventory; and to perform related duties as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is a single-position classification. The incumbent must be a skilled light and heavy equipment mechanic. The Equipment Mechanic/Shop Coordinator reports to the Director of Public Works/County Surveyor and is responsible for the County’s program of preventive maintenance, and the inventory and control of parts and supplies. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES – Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of vehicles, including automobiles, trucks, road graders, backhoes, snow blowers, rollers, and varied light maintenance equipment. Performs or arranges for necessary repairs on engines, electrical systems, transmissions, brakes, fuel and ignition systems, differentials and clutches, etc. Repairs and replaces components including, alternators, starters, distributors, relays, lights and switches. Coordinates the scheduling and completion of maintenance and repair work by determining operational priorities. Inspects work and evaluates for conformance to established work standards. Coordinates and oversees the work of contractors on assigned projects; assists with the selection of contractors and administers contracts. Performs preventative maintenance, including repair or replacement of faulty parts such as wheel bearings, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, and steering mechanisms. Tunes engines, services vehicles, balances or changes tires. Fabricates parts and equipment using acetylene or arc welding equipment; repairs bent or damaged structural and/or body components; modifies hydraulic and other systems as necessary. Estimate cost of repairs and makes recommendations regarding equipment replacement and/or contract repair codes. Authorizes purchase of parts, equipment and supplies; prepares and processes purchasing forms; prepares bid requests and obtains price quotations; maintains related records; participates in the preparation of specification of new equipment. ---PAGE BREAK--- Equipment Mechanic-Shop Coordinator Page 2 Prepares, processes and maintains inventory records; conducts scheduled inventories of parts, tools, equipment and vehicles; and insures that inventory is maintain at levels adequate to meet maintenance and repair needs. Prepares and maintains vehicles service and fuel/lubricant records. Analyzes vehicle maintenance and repair performed to diagnose chronic problems May participate in the selection, training and evaluation of subordinates. May submit recommendations regarding budgetary needs, and monitors budget expenditures. Responds to emergency road service calls and makes necessary repairs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Techniques, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the overhaul, repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles and equipment, trucks, heavy construction equipment and related component systems. Welding equipment. Principles and practices of lead supervision, including training and work evaluation. Principles and practices of purchasing materials and outside services. Safe work methods and safety practices pertaining to the work. Operations and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment, hand shop and power tools used in the work. Relevant codes and regulations. Computer applications related to the work. Shop mathematics. Ability to: Perform highly skilled mechanical repair work. Fabricate and modify parts and material. Plan, estimate, direct, coordinate, schedule and review the work of others. ---PAGE BREAK--- Equipment Mechanic-Shop Coordinator Page 3 Prepare and maintain a variety of accurate written records and reports pertaining to the work. Read and interpret plans, schematics, specifications and manuals. Operate and maintain equipment and tools used in the field. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Identify and implement effective courses of action to complete assigned work. Coordinate work assignments with other division, departments, agencies and vendors. Operate and care for a variety of heavy equipment, vehicles, equipment and tools in a sae and effective manner. Work independently with minimal supervision. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Prepare and maintain accurate, routine records. Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Experience: Four years of experience as a journey level mechanic, at least two years of which must have involved work on gasoline and diesel powered trucks and heavy road construction equipment. Other Requirements: Possession of a valid California class driver’s license. Possession of smog, brake, and headlights certificates are desirable TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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. Requires the mobility to perform shop and vehicles maintenance duties. Requires the ability to sit and intermittently walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and ---PAGE BREAK--- Equipment Mechanic-Shop Coordinator Page 4 reach while performing assignments; repeatedly lift and/or remove and install parts weighing up to 90 pounds; use hand to finger, handle feel and operate objects, tools maintenance equipment, and controls. Must have hearing sufficient to discern back-up alarms, and be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating field equipment. Must be able to use a telephone and/or radio to communicate verbally. Must be willing to work with exposure to potentially hazardous substances. Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.