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    Mechanic II - Corpus Christi, United States - Nueces County, TX

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    Base Pay:
    $18.59 Hourly

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    • Please attach a resume and all supporting documentation such as education and Identification card.

    SUMMARY:
    Repairs and maintains vehicles and equipment in the Engineering, Road and Bridge or Parks Departments.

    Primary responsibility is the repair of heavy equipment such as maintainers, gradealls, front end loaders, etc.


    The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.


    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Include the following:
    Overhauls engines and makes various repairs to heavy equipment such as maintainers, gradealls, front end loaders, etc.


    Performs tune-ups, oil changes, battery checks, tire and lubrication checks, and other preventive maintenance on automotive, diesel and road equipment.

    Repairs or replaces hydraulic hoses, cylinders, pumps, and valves.

    Diagnoses engine and mechanical problems and performs needed repairs.

    Services vehicles and equipment, including greasing, changing oil and replacing filters.

    Rebuilds gasoline and diesel engines.

    Rebuilds and replaces clutches and transmissions.

    Repairs electrical systems, fuel systems, hydraulics, air conditioners and cooling systems.

    Repairs or replaces steering apparatus and brakes.

    Steam cleans engines and vehicles.

    Performs engine tune-ups.


    OTHER DUTIES:
    May oversee work of other Mechanics and make repairs at all county yards.

    May work as a field mechanic.

    May perform welding and fabrication on vehicles and equipment.

    May drive trucks and operate equipment.

    May repair tires.

    May purchase parts for vehicles and equipment while working in field or in shop.

    May oversee designated pieces of equipment and schedule their maintenance.

    Performs such other duties as may be assigned.


    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    May oversee work assignments of Mechanics or Assistant Mechanics.

    Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.


    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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


    Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County's insurance carrier.


    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
    • Training as a mechanic.
    • At least three (3) years of experience in heavy equipment repairs.


    Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.


    LANGUAGE SKILLS:
    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

    Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

    Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.


    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
    Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

    Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.


    REASONING ABILITY:
    Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

    Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.


    CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

    • Valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class A).

    OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
    Thorough knowledge of auto and equipment mechanics specializing in the operation and repair of heavy equipment.

    Ability to repair hydraulic systems, gasoline engines and heavy equipment.

    Ability to read wiring diagrams and oil circuits. Ability to diagnose problems and repair vehicles.

    Ability to work with a variety of hand and power tools.

    Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other department personnel.

    Positions performing body work require the ability to work with fiberglass.

    Positions performing welding require the ability to weld cast and gas weld aluminum.


    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


    The physical 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

    The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear.


    The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


    WORK ENVIRONMENT:


    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.


    The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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