Mechanic I Hourly Pay:  $18.94

Schedule:

Days: Monday - Friday 

Hours: 7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. 

Definition:  Under general supervision, will perform skilled mechanical work at the journeyman level in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment.

Essential Functions:    (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may vary among positions, but may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in the classification.)

Tasks:

• Perform wide range of gas engine, diesel engine, and heavy equipment inspections. Work from written orders, manuals, directors, instructions, and assistance from foreman to perform tasks.
• Per work orders or assignments, perform necessary repair or maintenance work.
• Perform basic electrical circuitry, maintenance and repair.
• Respond to service calls in the event of an emergency.  Travel to site location of vehicle or equipment to be repaired.
• In working with heavy parts, utilize mechanical assistance to jack up the equipment and make repair work easier.
• In performing various repair work, use hand and power tools.
• Detect and report faulty equipment operation, defective parts, and defective materials needed to perform repair work.
• Consult with supervisor as needed concerning parts or repair projects.
• Maintain work area and tools in safe, clean condition.  Follow prescribed safety practices and eliminate safety hazards as much as possible.
• Must be able to keep records, work orders, hours, mileage, oil samples, etc.
• Operate repaired vehicle or equipment to verify performance to specifications.
• Employee must perform all duties with minimal supervision.  Employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend job-related meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Realign and balance wheels.
• Perform road tests to check work performed.
• Requisition materials and parts needed for repairs.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills and Other Characteristics:

• Must be able to ask questions of foreman, and listen to and follow directions in English.
• Must be able to communicate verbally with co-workers.
• Must be able to read accurately all gauges in vehicles and on equipment, and a correct judgment regarding necessary repairs.
• Must remain up-to-date on use of new tools, machines, or methods used in repair of gas engines, diesel engines, and heavy equipment.
• Must be able to read and understand manuals and interpret scale drawings in order to visualize necessary repairs.
• Must be able to apply basic math skills to calculate object dimensions and material amounts needed for repair work.

Qualifications:

• Three (3) years mechanical repair on all types of gas and diesel equipment.

• Technical school can be substituted for one year of experience.

• Familiarity with use of measuring equipment and tools needed for engine and equipment repair.

• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver license.

• High School Diploma or GED.

Physical Functions:

• With assistance of bar, must be able to lift tires for heavy equipment to an upright position.  Such tires are estimated to weigh 180 pounds.
• Must be able to lift up to approximately 80 pounds from ground to waist level, as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from ground to waist level, up to an estimated 15 times per day.
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to four hours at one time, and up to eight hours total per day.
• Must be able to climb onto and off of, and crawl about heavy equipment, as needed.
• Must be able to remain in a prone position for long periods of time while working on vehicles once every two to three weeks.
• Must be able to crouch and kneel for up to four hours at one time, and up to eight hours total per day.
• Must be able to bend at the waist, and twist/rotate as necessary, in excess of 100 times total per day.
• Must be able to work with arms bent or extended for up to four hours at one time, and up to eight hours total per day.
• Must be able to push/pull with arms, with a force in excess of 50 pounds, as needed.
• Must be able to use feet and legs in the operation of vehicles and equipment.  Must be able to push vehicles and equipment with assistance of legs, as needed.
• Must be able to maintain balance while climbing in and out of equipment cabs, or in and out of other vehicles to be repaired.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to grasp/manipulate equipment and materials needed to perform essential duties.
• Must be able to grasp/manipulate levers and steering wheel if equipment and vehicles to be repaired, in a bilaterally coordinated manner.
• Must be able to coordinate use of hands, eyes, and fingers in using hand tools and machines, and in the operation of equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Performs work both indoors and outdoors.
• Indoor duties may or may not be conducted in a temperature-controlled environment. Worker is exposed to natural conditions while performing outdoor duties.
• Worker is exposed to intermittent noise and vibration factors.
• Worker is exposed to diesel fumes, as well as fumes from carbon, gasoline and acetylene gas.  Worker is also exposed to dusty, dirty conditions, and some work is performed in areas with poor ventilation.
• Work may be performed on an even or uneven surface, which may be wet or dry.  Work may be performed on inclines or hills, working surface may be flat and hard, dusty, grass, asphalt, or concrete.  Surface may be slick or greasy.
• Worker may perform duties alone, both with or without directions.  Worker may also perform duties as part of a select team.
• Work hazards, or potential work hazards, include working around hot engines, using air guns, using a sledge hammer, working with and lifting large equipment and parts, performing work on a surface which may be slick, working with various solvents, performing welding procedures, and being exposed to possible severe weather conditions.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials:

• Worker may be required to use tire changer, balancing machine and other tire changing tools.
• Lift, Hoist, Brake lath, Solvent tank, Plasma cutter, Drill, Drill Press, Machine Press, Welder, Engine analyzer, Air tools.
• Worker may be required to operate equipment such as a loader, grater, bulldozer or fire engine. Worker may also be required to operate industrial trucks or automobiles.
• To unload vehicles, worker may use forklift and pallet jack.
• To assist repair or inspection work, worker may be required to operate vehicle jacks and hoists, welding torch and other welding equipment, cherry picker, transmission jacks and hoists, and a dolly.
• Tools used to assist in performance of essential duties include wrenches, a wide variety of hand tools, air guns, sledgehammer, pry bars, cheater pipes and bars, and chains.
• Materials or products used to assist in the performance of duties include lubricating sprays, solvents, and rags or towels to maintain