Mechanic II

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Full Time Hourly Rate: $20.53 - $33.65

Pay Scale/Grade: H7

FLSA: Non-exempt

Benefits: Full-timeemployees are eligible for benefits. Health Insurance begins the 1st of themonth following hire date.

Sick and Annual Leave Competitive andAffordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Retirementbenefits through the Retirement Systems of Alabama Free EmployeeAssistance Program Life Insurance Long Term DisabilityInsurance 14 Paid Holidays Flexible SpendingAccount Free AirMed Care: Ambulance (Ground and Air Coverage) Short Term Disability Options Deferred Compensation Plan Options

Essential Job Functions:

Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Analyzes, diagnoses and tunes engines includingtesting/cleaning/replacement of spark plugs, adjusting timing, valves,carburetor needle, replacement of coil, condenser breaker points.

Removes and disassembles major units such asengine, transmission, differential; inspects parts for wear, and reassembles.

Repairs and replaces parts such as pistons,rods, gears and bearings.

Overhauls and replaces carburetors, generators,radiators, alternators, starters, distributors, and pumps.

Rewires ignition system, lights and instrumentpanels.

Turns drums, realigns, and adjusts brakes,aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers.

Must have experience on air brake systems.

Must have experience on hydraulic systems.

Must be capable of trouble shooting electricalsystem.

Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs orrepairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.

Performs additional repairs as needed.

Heavy Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Analyzes malfunctions, repairs, rebuilds andmaintains heavy construction equipment such as motor graders, backhoes,bulldozers, etc.

Replaces defective engines and subassemblies.

Replaces or repairs major components,attachments or implements such as blades, tracks, compressors, etc.

Must be capable of trouble shooting hydraulicsystem.

Must be capable of rebuilding hydrauliccylinders and hydraulic pumps.

Must be capable of trouble shooting andrebuilding power take off systems, hydraulic operated, air operated andelectrical power take off units.

Operates heavy equipment when needed.

Miscellaneous

Welds to repair broken or cracked frames, bars,plates, and other metal objects on machinery. Fills holes and builds up metalparts.

Replaces batteries, hydraulic fluid, oil,antifreeze/coolant, etc.

Repairs or replaces tires.

Performs related mechanic duties as required.

Performs various duties including operation ofequipment and some manual labor as needed.

Tests repaired equipment to ensure operatingefficiency.

Supervises assistant mechanic and other areapersonnel performing equipment maintenance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience and Special Requirements:

Must have a minimum of three (3) years mechanicexperience.

Must have a valid CDL Class B driver's license.

Must have experience in automotive repairs andmaintenance.

Willing to work overtime and weekends inemergencies.

Willing to provide personal hand tools.

Willing to travel to pick up parts and materialout of area.

Willing to work evening shift.

Required Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:

Verbal skills to communicate information tosupervisors and coworkers.

Writing skills to clearly and neatly completeroutine forms and order parts.

Reading skills to understand equipment andmaintenance manuals, parts lists, and instructions.

Math skills to understand precision gauges tomeasure and fit parts.

Listening skills to receive information aboutequipment problems.

Skills in the use of hand and machine tools andequipment used in automotive repair.

Skills in the use of major items of electronicand mechanical shop equipment and machinery.

Skills in operating various types of equipment.

Skills in analyzing and diagnosing problems inautomotive and heavy construction equipment.

Knowledge of safety rules, including accidentcausation and prevention.

Ability to work independently without closesupervision.

Physical Requirements:

See well enough to read regular print andnumbers without error or transposition and inspect small parts.

Hear well enough to talk on telephone, todetermine mechanical problems and respond to verbal communication.

Speak clearly enough to communicate informationand to answer questions in a polite, courteous manner.

Safely operate assigned tools, equipment, andvehicles.

PPE is worn to minimize exposure to hazards thatcause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.

Constantly using vision and hearing when readingmonitors, being aware of surroundings and listening to equipment, traffic andalarms.

Body mobility to perform maintenance and operatevarious types of equipment; Body movement of mobility to bend, move, stand, andlift; Physical dexterity sufficient to operate levers, gears, etc.

Use of hands and fingers to write, performmanual labor and use with tools.

Ability to lift, carry and/or move up to 100pounds.

Frequently standing to complete daily tasks,sitting when driving and operating equipment, walking around inspection sites,carrying equipment and supplies, and using foot controls to drive trucks andoperate equipment.

Frequently kneeling, crouching, crawling, andclimbing when performing daily tasks and monitoring equipment; bending toconnect parts or use tools and balancing when mounting and dismounting heavyequipment; Frequently pushing/pulling equipment, reaching for of handling toolsand supplies.

Tasks are regularly performed with exposure toadverse environmental conditions, such as extreme heat or extreme cold, dirt,dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noiseextremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards,animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenicsubstances.

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