JOB TITLE: Mechanic Helper (Temporary)

DEPARTMENT: Vehicle Maintenance, Ware County

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for performing preventive maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Repairs tires on a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment.

• Checks engine oil, transmission fluid, and coolant levels; changes fluids and filters as needed according to preventive maintenance schedules.

• Assists mechanics in a variety of mechanical, hydraulic and body repairs.

• Services air cleaners, greases machines, and checks drives, tandems, and gear boxes.

• Repairs and services lawn mowers.

• Changes differentials, final drives, and tandems as needed.

• Pulls oil samples as needed.

• Assists in cleaning up shop area.

• Picks up parts from vendors as necessary.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.

• Knowledge of the weights and uses of motor oils.

• Knowledge of safety procedures.

• Skill in maintaining accurate records.

• Skill in performing preventive maintenance procedures.

• Skill in operating wrenches, air jacks, tire tools, tire hammers, and air lines.

• Skill in communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Shop Supervisor assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. Work may be reviewed in progress or upon completion for compliance with established maintenance schedules and procedures.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include work orders, maintenance schedules, and service manuals. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related duties in servicing vehicles and heavy equipment.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment. Successful performance of these duties contributes to the safe operation of vehicles and equipment.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed with the employee sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed in a garage. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and occasional inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.