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JOB REQUIREMENTS: DEFINITION: Under supervision, performs skilled automotive repairs and welding on automobiles, light, medium and heavy trucks, emergency vehicles and construction equipment. Performs other related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: An employee in this class is responsible for the accurate and efficient repair of automobiles, police and emergency vehicles and a variety of construction and maintenance equipment. Additionally, employees may be assigned to perform general welding repair to vehicles and equipment. The employee in this class must exercise good technical judgment in selecting the proper techniques, methods and materials to be employed for each job. Assignments and instructions are received orally or in the form of written orders as to repairs needed on a vehicle or piece of equipment. Work is generally inspected by the Fleet Manager or Working Foreman while in progress or upon completion. This level is distinguished from the next higher level of Certified Mechanic by the educational and experience requirements established. TYPICAL TASKS: 1. Repairs and replaces electrical systems such as wires, starters, alternators, regulators and generators. 2. Performs preventive maintenance service on light, medium and heavy equipment. 3. Adjusts carburetors, replaces hoses and belts. 4. Repairs hydraulic equipment, tightens and/or replaces packings, seals, pumps and hyd cylinders. 5. Tunes cars, trucks, and emergency vehicles, diagnose and troubleshoot on electronic control and ignition systems and electronic diesel fuel systems, replaces components. 6. Checks and repairs drive train, universal joints, and tie rods. 7. Winterizes vehicles and equipment. 8. Overhauls engines and equipment. 9. Makes service calls when machinery breaks down while in service. 10. Maintains saws, generators, pumps, small engines, attachments and snow blowers. 11. Repairs and replaces springs, shock absorbers, kingpins and other suspension mechanism. 12. Replaces, repairs and adjusts brakes, clutches, transmissions and differentials. 13. Performs road tests to check repairs. 14. Mounts, balances and repairs tires on light, medium and heavy equipment. 15. Performs preventive maintenance service and repairs to Landfill equipment. 16. Performs related work as required. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Knowledges: Thorough knowledge of: Standard methods, materials, tools and equipment of the automotive and equipment mechanic trade; Principles of operating gasoline and diesel driven equipment; Preferred Working knowledge of: Tools, materials, methods and practices of welding, cutting and fabrication; Occupational hazards and the safety precautions for performing mechanic tasks; Repairing damaged surfaces of vehicles and equipment; Performing electrical arc and gas welding, and repair welding and cutting of ferrous and non- ferrous metals as required; Assembling, installing and designing and fabricating additional equipment on vehicles that must be welded; Cutting and welding steel and heats and forms metal to repair machinery tools and mobile and stationary equipment. Ability to: Use automotive testing equipment; Keep current with modern vehicle technology including Electric Vehicles and diagnostic software scan tool usage; Work from blueprints and service manuals, layout schematics; Maintain records, gather information and complete reports; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public; Understand and follow oral and written instructions. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIREMENTS: Training and experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be: Graduation from technical school training in automotive mechanic or welding repair; AND one year of experience in repairing automotive vehicles. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Previous experience working as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Driver License Requirement: Must acquire, possess and maintain valid Class B Commercial Driver\'s License within one year probationary period. Residency Requirement: No residency requirement. Post Job Offer Medical Examination Requirement: Must pass medical examination for the occupational grouping including lifting capacity test of 100 pounds and DOT drug testing prior to hire. Drug/Alcohol Testing Requirement: Subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements. Training and some experience in other areas not listed, but applicable to the job, should not deter you from applying! ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/superiorwi