Mechanic

Company: Pulaski County
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

PULASKI COUNTY invites applications from current County Employees and the General Public for the position of: Mechanic An Equal Opportunity Employer Department: Road and Bridge Starting Salary Range: $27,549 - 31,899 Position Number: 46, 50 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt position, eligible for overtime Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening. Opening Date: 1/4/21 Closing Date: 1/8/21 at 5:00 PM JOB SUMMARY: To perform fleet maintenance and mechanical repair duties on engines, components, and electrical systems of County vehicles and heavy equipment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: ? Analyzes and diagnoses mechanical problems and malfunctions of engines including vehicles and heavy equipment utilizing the OTC monitor. ? Pulls, replaces, or rebuilds front ends, ball joints, tire rod ends, springs, idle arms, shocks, ignition switches, etc. as needed for dump trucks and vehicles. ? Performs electrical work including repair and rebuilding of electronic brake systems, alternators, starters, and wiring. ? Analyzes ABS system failures and diagnoses needed brake work. ? Replaces brake shoes and pads, turns rotors and drums with brake lathe and packs wheel bearings on vehicles and heavy equipment. ? Services, replaces, and recharges air conditioning units in vehicles as needed; calculates needed amount of refrigerant; replaces and recycles refrigerant through the air conditioning recovery, recycling, and recharging system. ? Changes oil, lubricates vehicles, and changes oil and air filters. ? Completes engine tune-ups, tire change and rotation, and other maintenance work on vehicles, tractors, sweepers, and other heavy equipment. ? Pulls and replaces air bag systems, gas tanks, dump truck tire bolts, rear springs, heater cores, power steering pumps, ignition switches, lights, and other vehicle parts/systems. ? Repairs vehicles in field when inoperable. ? Replaces computers in vehicles. ? Receives written work orders; records work completed for each vehicle and number of hours required for repair. SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Performs other related duties as required. PERSONNEL SUPERVISED: None PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: ? Ability to communicate orally. ? Ability to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds. ? Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch during vehicle repair. ? Ability to negotiate cramped spaces. ? Digital dexterity necessary to push and pull tools, push buttons, and turn levers. ? Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. ? Ability to concentrate for long periods of time. WORKING CONDITIONS: None MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of high school or equivalency or vocational technical course in Automotive Mechanics; some experience with vehicle and/or equipment maintenance, malfunction, diagnosis, and repair; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: May be required to possess or obtain within 6 months of employment the ASE Refrigeration Recovery and Recycling Certification. Must possess or be able to obtain Wagner Brake Certification. Must furnish own standard and metric hand tools. PREFERENCES: None APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applications must be filed online at www.pulaskicounty.net . ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to humanresources@pulaskicounty.net or call (501) 340-6110. Page 1 of 1

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