Job Information
Jackson County Florida MECHANIC II in Marianna, Florida
Position open until filled
Salary Range - $28,464.00 - $39,757.00
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision, performs skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of equipment belonging to the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. Work involves removing and replacing worn or broken parts and replacing fluids; diagnosing malfunctions in automotive equipment; making necessary repairs; and maintaining records of work performed. Employee is also responsible for obtaining parts needed for repairs. Employee makes road calls to repair vehicles that have broken down in transit. Reports to the Head Mechanic.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Diagnoses problems with county equipment and vehicles; obtains parts needed for repairs.
Adjusts and makes repairs to engines; adjusts or repairs valves, carburetors, generators and related units; replaces all worn or defective parts under the supervision of the Head Mechanic.
Repairs and adjusts hydraulic and vacuum operated systems; replaces hydraulic motors, hoses and fittings, installs and adjusts power take offs.
Tunes motors by adjusting or replacing needed parts; makes repairs to clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes, steering mechanisms and related units; transports brake rotors and drums to outside service vendors to be turned.
Replaces tie rods, springs, and shock absorbers; replaces alternators, regulators, starters, wiring gauges; as required.
Performs minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on power drive, brake, steering, electrical, cooling, and related systems on light and heavy motorized equipment and vehicles; installs rebuilt motors.
Travels to the site of broken down equipment or vehicle and performs repairs, as needed.
Maintains records of service and repair work performed on vehicles.
(The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this ossification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties or requirements of this position.)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by course work in automotive mechanics, and 2 to 3 years of experience as an automotive mechanic; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a valid Florida Class B CDL license with a Hazmat endorsement prior to employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Performs routine maintenance and servicing on a variety of vehicles; changes fan belts; replaces or charges batteries; replaces spark plugs; changes oil; and replaces or cleans out filters. Performs other related work as required.
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including passenger vehicles, trucks, tractors, jacks, engine hoists, etc., and various mechanic's equipment and tools such as arc welder and torch, engine analyzer, metal lathe and hand tools. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching and /or stretching arms, legs, or other parts of body, and to physically maneuver over and/or upon varying terrain, surfaces or physical structures. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are for Heavy Work.
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether like or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems
and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of work orders, leave reports, electrical diagrams, technical books, etc. Requires the ability to prepare work orders,
time cards, and vehicle maintenance reports, using prescribed format. Requires the
ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages, including automotive mechanical and electrical terminology
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide; and to determine percentages and decimals.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using mechanical equipment and machinery; to operate motor vehicles.
Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
Physical Communications Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature sounds by ear).
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it i