Mechanic - San Marcos, United States - Hays County

Description

• Performs entry-level preventative maintenance on a variety of automobiles, vans, trailers, and light trucks, including emergency vehicles.
• Performs minor body repairs.
• Cleans and inspects parts.
• Repairs and changes tires.
• Installs and repairs emergency equipment such as light bars, sirens, two-way radios, and cages.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks including oil/filter changes, lubrication of parts, inspections/replacements of belts and hoses.
• Test and operates equipment.
• Follows safety regulations and guidelines.
• Communicates all changes and problems to Fleet Supervisor.
• Prepares work orders for vehicles.
• Responds to inquiries from individuals and employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Exceptional knowledge of methods, principals, and practices of vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Exceptional knowledge of vehicle repair manuals and parts books.
• General knowledge of Sheriff's Office regulations, policies, and procedures.
• General knowledge of basic tools.
• General knowledge or radio procedure.
• General knowledge of Hays County regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Exceptional skill in operating tools and equipment used in vehicle/ equipment maintenance and repair, such as wrenches, micrometers, screwdrivers, welders, portable cranes, drill presses floor jacks, calipers, hand grinders, air impact tools, paint guns and fuel tanks and nozzles.
• Exceptional skill in performing maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles including automobiles, vans, trailers and emergency vehicles.
• Exceptional skill in customer service.
• General skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Exceptional skill in reading and understanding vehicle maintenance and repair manuals.
• General skill in operating standard office equipment, such as personal computers, calculators, and telephones
• General organizational skills of tools, equipment and parts.
• General skill in expressing oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Any combination of experience or training may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Requires three years experience in automotive repair and maintenance.
• Prefer trade certification from a trade school.

• Class C TX driver's license.