Description

Summary

Repairs and overhauls municipal vehicles by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Examines vehicle to discern the nature and extent of damage or malfunction.
• Plans work procedure.
• Raises vehicle, with hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.Removes unit such as engine, transmission, or differential.

• Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear.
• Repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
• Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
• Rebuilds parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
• Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel.
• Replace and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator.
• Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts.
• Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.

• Oversees emergency equipment installation and operation maintenance on emergency vehicles.

• Other duties may be assigned

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

A valid Class B (CDL) Driver’s License with a clean driving record is required for this position. Driving is a requirement of this position

Salary: $24.31 Hourly