Highway Department Mechanicampnbsp ampnbsp Salary 2815 Hourly ampnbsp Job Type Fulltime ampnbsp Benefits Vigo County offers to fulltime employees competitive benefit plans These include Medical Dental Vision Retirement paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Plans 457 Plans Life Insurance and others ampnbsp Description Incumbent serves as Mechanic for the Vigo County Highway Department responsible for maintenance and repair of Department vehicles and equipment ampnbsp Examples of Duties Performs adjustments preventative maintenance and repairs on Department trucks heavy equipment and other vehicles and equipment according to warranties mileage and usage including oil changes tire changes air filter replacement greasing tuneups brake jobs lights and mirrors Operates equipment and vehicles to diagnose malfunctions including observing listening and identifying problem source and solution Removes rebuilds and reinstalls various parts as needed including gasoline and diesel engines transmissions clutches drive shafts suspensions rear ends brakes lights and hydraulics Performs various mechanical trades in repairing and fabricating parts including welding brazing torch cutting and wiring Fabricates and installs added features on new vehicles and equipment such as hitches plow frames and underbody mounting Installs andor removes salt boxes plows and berm boxes as needed Makes service runs and emergency repairs on the road Maintains clean and orderly work areas including sweeping washing removing trash and debris and returning tools parts and equipment to proper storage locations Assists in maintaining inventory of parts materials fuels and tools ordering parts and maintaining good working relationships with vendors Maintains detailed records of maintenance and repair activity including work descriptions parts and cost Operates a variety of machinery equipment and tools in performance of duties such as hammers screw drivers wrenches drills drill press power saws air compressor air nozzle pressure washer grinder cutting torch welding equipment wrecker overhead crane forklift delivery truck jacks gauges files micrometer driver ratchets steam cleaner calipers deburringdeflashing tools broom mop and other handpower tools as needed Occasionally serves on 24hour call for emergencies Performs related duties as assigned Typical Qualifications CDL with Air Brakes preferred but not requiredampnbsp High school diploma or GED Must be at least 18 years of age Ability to meet all County hiring requirements including passage of a medical exam and a drug test Thorough knowledge of and ability to perform various mechanical trades including welding torch cutting brazing wiring fabrication and machining Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department safety policies and procedures including OHSA guidelines Working knowledge of Department trucks vehicles and equipment with ability to analyze and diagnose causes of mechanical and electrical malfunctions and complete related maintenance and safety measures Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing coworkers other County departments and the public including being sensitive to professional ethics gender cultural diversities and disabilities Ability to comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules including but not limited to attendance safety drugfree workplace and personal conduct Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect including occasional encounters with irrationalhostile persons Ability to understand memorize retain and carry out oral and written instructions and present findings in oral or written form Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment often amidst frequent distractions interruptions and time constraints Ability to work strenuously for extended periods and work on several tasks at the same time Ability to apply knowledge of people and locations planlayout assigned work projects and complete and maintain accurate records of maintenancerepair activity Ability to read and interpret detailed prints sketches specifications technical manuals instruments gauges and dials Ability to use shop mathematics Ability to physically perform assigned duties including standingwalking for long periods driving walking on rough terrain working in crampedawkward positions climbing on equipment liftingcarrying objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds pushingpulling objects crouchingkneeling bending reaching close and far vision color and depth perception hearing mechanical sounds and handlinggraspingfingering objects Ability to operate a variety of machinery equipment and tools in performance of duties such as hammers screw drivers wrenches drills drill press power saws air compressor air nozzle pressure washer grinder cutting torch weldi
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