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JOB DESCRIPTION
Mechanic, Lead
Date Prepared:
Date Revised:
Date Revised:
Date Revised:
March, 2014
March, 2017
June, 2018
May, 2024
Class Code: 7520
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, provides work direction and general daily oversight of the City’s vehicle and equipment maintenance garage; performs a variety of administrative work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Prepares daily crew schedules, timesheets, and reports. • Coordinates and schedules monthly fleet maintenance, and related services with each city department, divisions and/or external vendors.
• Assigns work and provides direction to others. Inspects all work in progress and upon completion of each job.
• Approves work orders, monitors status of work orders, updates status in computer; and closes out work orders upon completion of work.
• Orders supplies and materials needed to complete each repair and any other necessary items for the City’s garage; enters all vendor orders and invoices into the automated computer system. • Researches, reviews and recommends new vendors, parts, services and pricing of equipment. • Schedules safety inspections and certification of shop equipment and maintains documentation. • Inspects and verifies new equipment.
• Initiates purchase orders and fund transfer between accounts or purchase orders as needed. • Makes recommendations for vehicle replacement.
• Trains employees on safety in the workplace; observes employees and enforces safety procedures. • Advises Fleet Supervisor of issues with equipment or other garage issues requiring immediate attention. • Performs a variety of advanced diagnostic, maintenance and repair work as necessary on a variety of City vehicles, including heavy equipment, equipment and tools; performs other general maintenance work as assigned.
• Attends various seminars and training courses for professional development. • Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of workrelated issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND five years of automotive maintenance and repair experience, including three years of senior mechanic level experience.
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Knowledge of:
• Automated work order systems, vehicle history records and repair parts inventories. • City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. • Customer service standards and protocols.
• Federal motor safety regulations and state air resource and air quality standards. • Environmental guidelines and standards for the storage and disposal of hazardous materials. • Principles and practices of effective employee supervision. • Advanced principles and practices of the repair and maintenance of mechanical, electrical and computerized systems within vehicles and equipment.
• Basic principles and practices of vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance and repair methods and techniques.
• Shop operations, including priority-setting, organization, time management, problem resolution, record keeping, and safety practices and procedures.
Skill in:
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, sales representatives and contractors.
• Operating a personal computer and various software applications. • Providing efficient customer service.
• Reading and understanding technical manuals, blue prints, schematics, wiring diagrams, technical service bulletins and parts catalogs.
• Using initiative, discretion and judgment within established procedures, guidelines, and rules. • Using shop equipment, including hand and power tools, diagnostic equipment, and testing and measuring equipment.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing vehicle and equipment problems.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California State Class B Commercial Driver’s License is required.
Certificate in Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A1-A9 or a minimum of five (5) years of municipal experience as a Senior Mechanic (including the maintenance and repair of emergency vehicles) in California is required is required.
Certifications as an ASE MA and MT are desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an outdoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases. May be required to climb ladders. May be required to work in trenches or confined spaces. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.