- Professional
- Office in Ashland
About the Department
Performs general service, tune-up, maintenance, and repair on a wide variety of City vehicles and equipment; maintains service records; and performs other work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a full working level classification in the Mechanic series where incumbents perform a wide variety of mechanical maintenance and repair duties on City vehicles and equipment.
This class is distinguished from the higher-level class of Senior Mechanic in that the latter serves as a lead worker, with responsibility for leading and monitoring the work of subordinate Mechanics and for coordinating day-to-day shop operations.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives general supervision from the Maintenance and Safety Supervisor.
Position Duties
AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
Perform other work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
License: Possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, an Oregon drivers license by the time of appointment. Ability to obtain and retain a Class A license within one year of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Emission systems and associated test equipment.
Computerized engine standards.
Principles and operations of gasoline, diesel, and propane engines.
Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of gasoline, diesel, and propane-powered vehicles, equipment and related parts.
Hydraulic and air brake systems, automotive electrical, carburetion, and cooling systems.
Hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves.
Standard shop safety procedures.
Basic computer operations, including standard business software.
Diagnose and repair a variety of mechanical and drivability problems associated with gasoline, diesel, and propane driven equipment.
Use various hand and power driven shop tools.
Use acetylene and arc weld equipment.
Maintain clear and accurate records.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Operate a personal computer and standard business software.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Qualifications
Please apply ONLINE at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ashlandor
A completed City application must be filed online with the Human Resources Department before the deadline shown above and may be supplemented with a resume of work experience. Resumes are NOT accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Resumes received without a completed City application will not receive a response from the Human Resources Department.
Following a review of the applications, a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants may be invited via email to proceed further in the selection process. Those not selected for interview will be notified in email (no phone calls please). The applicant selected must provide, at the time of employment, appropriate documentation of citizenship, as required by the immigration and Naturalization Act of 1986.
Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Ashland grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.
A thorough background investigation will be completed on the candidate selected for hire.
The City of Ashland is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin or mental or physical disability unless based on a bonafide occupational qualification.
The City of Ashland will make reasonable accommodations for the disabled. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation in the application or testing process MUST inform the Human Resources Department of the City of Ashland, in writing, no later than the final filing date as stated on the job bulletin. Applicants needing such accommodations should document the request, including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process.
