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Fleet Equipment Mechanic I City of Burley 2024 Fleet Equipment Mechanic I Department: Shop Reports to: Fleet Equipment Manager Pay Grade 29 Date: February 2024 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Range $20.87- $23.84 JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/Objective Under direction general supervision, to perform preventive maintenance, skilled repairs, and outfitting of a wide variety of City vehicles and light to heavy duty trucks and equipment; and to perform related work as assigned. Equipment Mechanic I is the entry level of the mechanic series. The incumbent performs simpler repairs and preventive maintenance, and learn to perform more complex and difficult repair and maintenance. This class is flexibly staffed with Equipment Mechanic II, and incumbents normally advance to the higher level after gaining experience and achieving proficiency which meet the requirements for Equipment Mechanic II. Essential Functions: ▪ Tunes, repairs and performs limited overhaul of gasoline and diesel engines; ▪ Road tests, inspects and troubleshoots automotive, and light and heavy duty trucks and equipment to assess their condition and determine needed repairs and discusses equipment problems with users; ▪ Adjusts, repairs, replaces and/or rebuilds carburetors, fuel injection systems, and other fuel system components; ▪ Installs, troubleshoots, adjusts, replaces, repairs, and rewires, electrical components, such as ignition, signals, lights, and electrical controls, including computer controlled components; ▪ Repairs hydraulic and pneumatic apparatus such as backhoes, loaders, booms, and lifts; ▪ Adjusts and repairs or rebuilds drum and disc braking systems, valves, master cylinders, and pneumatic or other hydraulic controls; ▪ Repairs and replaces suspension and steering components; ▪ Remove and replace or prepares for job shop automatic and manual transmissions, differentials, transfer cases, power take off drives, clutches, and related drivetrain components; ▪ Uses welding and cutting equipment to make repairs or modify equipment; ▪ Orders materials and supplies required for maintenance and repair work; on work being performed and not shop supplies when the supervisors is unavailable. ▪ Repairs and maintains hand held, small engine and walk behind power equipment; ▪ Reading and interpreting repair manuals and schematic diagrams. ▪ Performing basic maintenance and repairs on electric equipment. ▪ Keep accurate records and reports of work performed, time and materials used by job; ▪ Performs on-site field repairs to stationery or disabled equipment; ▪ May service and repair other specialized apparatus and equipment such as fire pumping apparatus. ▪ Able to diagnose computer control systems using scan tools and laptops analyzers. ▪ Remove and replace tires from vehicles and from rims when needed. ▪ Understand and follow oral and written instructions. ▪ Communicate effectively ▪ Physical demands, see physical demands of job description. Competencies: 1. Problem Solving/Analysis. 2. Communication Proficiency. 3. Discretion. 4. Technical Capacity. ---PAGE BREAK--- Fleet Equipment Mechanic I City of Burley 2024 5. Customer/Client Focus. Supervisory Responsibility This positon has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Physical Demands The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Must be able to work in tight or confined conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type/ Expect Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week. Frequent evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Required Education and Experience Equivalent to a High School Diploma. Must have an Idaho CDL Driver’s license within six months of employment and have a satisfactory driving record. Must supply own basic hand tools and have knowledge of tools and equipment used in basic servicing and repair of automotive equipment. Use, adjustment, and care of basic hand and power tools common to the trade. Must be able to use scan tools common to the job. Must demonstrate safe work practices. Must possess at least One ASE certificate within the first year of employment, wage increases will be evaluated based on performance evaluation and ASE certifications. Preferred Education and Experience Equivalent to a High School Diploma. Two years of experience comparable to the Equipment Service Attendant classification at the City, and sufficient coursework or training to demonstrate attainment of the required knowledge and skills. ASE certified masters is preferred. Additional Eligibility Qualifications Must maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle operator’s insurance policy. Experience in the repair of electrical equipment and experience in public relations. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.