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Provides preventative and corrective maintenance on a wide variety of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment.  Diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic and electrical malfunctions and accomplishes repairs in the shop and field.

Examples of Duties:

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks, which may be found in positions of this class)

• Provide routine service and maintenance of county automobiles, trucks and construction equipment, including lubrication, brake inspection and maintenance of other safety related equipment
• Troubleshoots and repairs gasoline engines, automatic and manual transmissions and other related equipment utilized on automobiles and light trucks
• Troubleshoots and repairs diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems and other related equipment utilized on construction equipment and class 8 trucks
• Utilize computerized diagnostic equipment to detect, analyze and repair modern computer-controlled engine, emission and ABS systems
• Fabricate and modify parts and equipment utilizing Oxygen/Acetylene and Electric Arc welders and cutters
• Perform work in accordance with sound safety practices
• Accurately maintain work, time and part records
• Assist other mechanics in the diagnosis and repair of county vehicles and equipment
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance
• Shows initiative in performing job functions 

• Performs related work as required

   

Knowledge of:

• Modern automotive repair, including the use of computer diagnostic equipment
• Diesel engines, heavy trucks and construction equipment
• The operation and repair of hydraulic systems and components utilized on construction equipment

• Shop fabrication techniques, including welding and cutting

   

Ability to:

• Read, understand, and effectively apply a variety of technical information in the repair of vehicles and equipment
• Communicate and work effectively and professionally with limited supervision
• Work as a member of a service-oriented team, including flexible hours as required to support various County operations
• Work independently 
• Operate vehicles, heavy trucks and construction equipment for the purposes of testing and transportation
• Work as a team with other mechanics and operators in support of Road construction and repair.

Minimum Qualifications:

(Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job may be considered.)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Formal education in Automotive repair, Diesel repair or related field
• Formal training on utilization of Computer Diagnostic Systems
• Three (3) or more years of experience as a Mechanic

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Washington State Class A, CDL or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• ASE Automobile and Heavy Truck Certifications
• Personal hand tools for automotive, heavy truck and construction machinery mechanical repair
• Basic manual skills for steel welding and cladding
• Must demonstrate proficiency and experience in light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment and diesel applications
• Maintenance of current skills and additional training as needed