Mechanic

POSITION DESCRIPTION
COUNTY OF BROWN INDIANA

POSITION: Mechanic

DEPARTMENT: Highway

WORK SCHEDULE: 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-Th

JOB CATEGORY: LTC (Labor Trades and Crafts)

DATE WRITTEN: September 2024 STATUS: Full-time

DATE REVISED: January 2025 FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the document are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. The County of Brown provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Mechanic for the Brown County Highway Department responsible for maintenance and repair of Department equipment and vehicles used for maintaining County roads and rights-of-way.

DUTIES:

Supervises assigned staff including planning controlling scheduling and directing work assignments and providing corrective instruction.

Ensures proper running condition of Department vehicles and equipment including receiving complaints from other Department personnel running computerized diagnostic test operating equipment and vehicles to analyze malfunction determining repair needs and assisting in completing repairs.

Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment to diagnose malfunctions identify problem source determine extent of needed repair execute proper solutions including but not limited to air/hydraulic brake systems clutches differentials axles/suspension ignition/electrical systems computerized/electronic ignition systems drive train components steering/control systems instrumentation exhaust systems A/C systems transmissions and hydraulics.

Schedules and performs preventive maintenance on trucks and equipment including cleaning equipment checking and ensuring proper fluid levels greasing equipment and maintaining accurate service records.

Maintains inventory of shop supplies and parts.

Maintains cleanliness and safety of shop and grounds including protecting and storing tools and washing work areas and trucks as required.

Attends training and continuing education courses as assigned.

Performs duties of truck driver as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

High school diploma or HSE with five (5) or more years of experience in auto repair required. ASE certification or technical background with vocational school studies in diesel equipment preferred.

Must be 18 years of age.

Practical knowledge of Department trucks vehicles and equipment with ability to troubleshoot analyze and diagnose causes of mechanical and electrical malfunctions complete related maintenance and repairs of transmissions engines hydraulic and electrical systems and maintain accurate records.

Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department safety policies and procedures including OSHA guidelines and safety precautions practices.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar spelling and punctuation and ability to complete detailed reports.

Ability to meet all Department hiring and retention requirements including DOT requirements and not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Ability to properly operate a variety of tools equipment and vehicles including hammer screw drivers wrenches drills power saws drill press air compressor grinder arc torch welding equipment tap/die sets brooms trucks dump trucks tractor road maintenance equipment backhoe and front-end loaders.

Ability to physically and safely perform assigned duties which may involve standing/walking and being in cramped uncomfortable positions for long periods driving close vision hearing mechanical sounds lifting/carrying objects weighing more than 50 pounds pushing/pulling objects crouching reaching bending handling/grasping and fingering objects.

Ability to effectively supervise assigned staff including planning controlling scheduling and directing work assignments and providing corrective instruction.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to State requirements.

Shall comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules including but not limited to attendance safety drug-free workplace and personal conduct.

Ability to understand memorize retain and carry out written and oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers other County departments vendors and the public including being sensitive to professional ethics gender cultural diversities and disabilities.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods often under time pressure.

Ability to layout assigned work projects.

Ability to read and interpret detailed prints sketches specifications technical manuals instruments gauges and dials.

Ability to occasionally work extended weekend and/or evening hours and occasionally travel out of town but not overnight.

Possession of a valid drivers license and Commercial Drivers License (CDL)with required endorsements and demonstrated safe driving record.

II. RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent performs duties according to a daily work schedule with general supervision working with supervisor daily to identify and prioritize work projects. Incumbent supervises and monitors assigned personnel and projects to ensure proper completion of work and ensure care and safe operation of equipment and tools. Incumbents work is reviewed through random checks. Errors are primarily detected or prevented through supervisory review. Work errors could result in endangerment to self or others loss of time to correct errors damage to equipment and loss of money to Department.

Incumbent reports directly to Superintendent.

III. PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Incumbents duties involve continuous physical exertion involving standing/walking at will sitting/standing/walking for long periods uncomfortable positions for long periods driving close vision hearing sounds/communications lifting/carrying objects weighing more than 50 pounds pushing/pulling objects crouching/kneeling keyboarding driving speaking clearly color perception close/far vision reaching bending handling/grasping and fingering objects.