ASE Mechanic

Department: Central Services

Crew: Garage

Job Title: ASE Mechanic

Labor Grade: 9

Shift: 2nd shift

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Nature of Work:

Performs skilled mechanical work analyzing and diagnosing problems on all kinds of motor trucks, cars, and equipment; inspecting, replacing and/or repairing defective parts, and performing preventative maintenance on City automobiles, transit vehicles, tractors, mowers, trucks, street sweepers, heavy equipment, diesel and electronic ignitions, fire pumps and equipment, change emergency lights. Also, police cars and/or motorcycles, and small engines; assigning, overseeing work and training of lower level mechanics. Employees assigned to this classification perform a variety of tasks requiring specialized knowledge and skills. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed while in progress and upon completion for accuracy and completeness.

Examples of Work Performed:

Maintain records of vehicle repairs, parts used and labor expended; orders or obtains parts and supplies as needed.

Operates power tools and equipment to perform repairs such as pneumatic wrenches, machine tools (lathes, grinding machines), welding and flame cutting equipment, jacks, cranes, hoists, diagnostic tools, etc.

Repairs and/or replaces defective parts; repairs consist of, but are not limited to, engine overhaul, repair/replacement of brakes, transmissions, clutches, motor parts, electrical/electronic systems, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, belts, gaskets, etc.

Inspect and repair, replaces and/or adjusts headlights, windshield wipers, tires, turn signals, vehicle fluids, blades, etc.

Operates City vehicle to pick up parts and supplies from vendors, to road test vehicles repaired, or to make service calls.

Perform other related duties assigned.