Mechanic I

Pay Range: The entry pay range for this position is $22.14-$26.79 per hour, based on qualifications & experience
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Occasional Non-standard hours, including weekends and overtime

JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the Mechanic I performs skilled mechanical work to maintain and repair small engines and equipment. The employee completes mechanical repair, overhaul, and maintenance on equipment. The employee also maintains a clean and orderly work area.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs maintenance inspections and services, adjusts, and lubricates motor vehicles and small engines.
2. Assists in cleaning and maintaining orderly work areas in the City garage. Cleans, preserves, and safeguards mechanical tools and equipment used in daily work.
3. Performs general overhaul and repair work on gasoline engines, and related equipment.
4. Disassembles, assembles, and repairs engines.
5. Repairs, services, and maintains automobiles and other motor vehicles assigned to all City departments. Overhauls engines, excluding machining of parts. Repairs and installs fuel pumps, alternators, ignition components, and carburetors. Aligns front ends, balances wheels, and installs bushings, ball joints, tie-rod ends, and idler arms.
6. Inspects, adjusts, and replaces automotive components, including valves, pistons, connecting rods, brakes, and cooling, fuel, and exhaust system components.
7. Replaces bearings, hydraulic drives, instrument panels, and other defective parts. Tunes and adjusts equipment to proper operating standards.
8. Repairs and overhauls brakes, ignition system wiring, transmissions, clutch assemblies, differentials, and rear axle assemblies. Tunes engines using standardized testing equipment.

All positions at the City of Orange Beach have the job responsibilities below:

1. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
2. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
3. Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership within the City.
4. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
5. Attends all department meetings, City meetings, and professional development activities.
6. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
7. Complies with City wide and departmental policies, as well as state and federal laws.
8. Ensures the positive promotion of the City.
9. Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, etc.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Demonstrates knowledge of standard practices and equipment used in the automotive mechanic trade.
2. Understands the operation of gasoline and diesel engines and performs mechanical repairs on a wide range of vehicles, including heavy trucks and construction equipment.
3. Applies knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to automotive repair work.
4. Uses and maintains hand tools, machine tools, and related equipment for vehicle and heavy equipment repair.
5. Understands and follows oral and written instructions, technical manuals, and repair diagrams.
6. Diagnoses mechanical problems and determines necessary repairs.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job may be considered.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associate or Technical degree in a related field OR equivalent recent relevant full-time work experience (one year of full-time recent relevant work experience for every one year of college).
2. One year of related experience.
3. Current and valid Drivers License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience as a journeyman mechanic working on diesel-powered and heavy construction equipment, along with experience repairing automotive vehicles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical and mental 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing; long periods of sitting, walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces, frequent recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities, recurring lifting of moderate to heavy items up to 50lbs. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. Work requires the ability to climb ladders and work at heights safely. Must be able to kneel, bend, and crawl in tight spaces. Good hand-eye coordination using tools and equipment. Stamina to stand or walk for extended periods. Dexterity for performing detailed repairs and maintenance work. The work environment involves moderate risks and discomforts that require strict safety precautions. The employee works around moving machinery, equipment, and tools and may be exposed to irritant chemicals. The use of personal protective equipment such as boots, gloves, goggles, masks, or shields is required.

Work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts or machines or irritant chemicals, etc. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as coveralls, masks, gowns, coats, boots, helmets, gloves, goggles, respirators or shields. The work environment is indoor and outdoors in extreme weather conditions.