ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs major and minor engine overhauls on cars, trucks, tractors, dozers, motor graders, front-end loaders, etc.

Repairs hydraulic systems, pumps, differentials, clutches, starters, drive and suspension systems.

Performs minor engine tune-ups; replaces parts such as valves, rings, and bearing.

Examines the nature and extent of damage of malfunction, confers with supervisor on work procedures.

Removes units such as engine, transmission, or differential using wrenches and hoist.

Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges; repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings using mechanic's hand tools.

Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generator, distributors, starters, and pumps.

Relines and adjusts brakes; aligns front-end; repairs or replaces shock absorbers; and solders leaks in radiators.

Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts; replaces and adjusts headlights; and installs and repairs accessories, such as two-way radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.

Replaces and adjusts fuel, electrical, heating and cooling system components, such as carburetor, fuel and water pumps, distributor, voltage regulator, coil, alternator fuses, and generator, using hand tools.

Replaces and adjusts system component parts, such as distributor breaker points and generator brushes.

Cleans spark plug electrodes with sandblasting machine.

Sets spark plug gap using feeler gauge.

Replaces defective chassis parts such as shock absorbers, tie-rod ends, ball-joint suspension, brake shoes, and wheel bearing; performs necessary welding for repair on vehicles and for cutting fittings.

Assists in keeping simple maintenance records on equipment using Asset Works computer program.

Examines vehicles and assesses the nature and extent of damage or malfunction, using diagnostic computer or internet computer references.

Responds to field calls; drives to stalled Parish vehicles on the road to perform repair work; arranges for vehicles to be towed when necessary; road tests vehicles to ensure proper working condition.

Provides technical advice and cost estimates to supervisors on automotive repair matters; maintains shop and shop equipment.

Operates backhoe, bulldozer, front-end loader, excavator and dump trucks.

Supervises activities of Shop Mechanic Helper(s), ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures and standards; assists and advises subordinate(s), as necessary, resolving problems as non-routine situations arise.

Performs a variety of maintenance tasks around mechanic shop and yard including minor repairs or maintenance of buildings, cutting grass, cleaning and painting equipment, etc.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED, including or supplemented by course work in automotive and diesel mechanics.  Diagnostic computer skills. Have 1 to 2 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment. Any equivalent combination of experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess or obtain within 6 months of being hired a valid Louisiana Class A Commercial driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:  Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including mechanic's hand tools, torque and impact wrenches, radios, propane torches, electric and oxy-acetylene welding and cutting equipment, valve seat grinders, etc.  Must be physically able to operate various motor vehicles. Requires the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of body to grasp, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demand requirements are for Heavy Work.

Data Conception:  Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data.

Interpersonal Communications:  Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.  Includes giving instructions, assignments and/or directions to subordinates or assistants.

Language Ability:  Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, electrical diagrams, manuals, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, etc., using prescribed formats.  Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence:  Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.

Verbal Aptitude:  Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.  Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages, including electrical and mechanical terminology.

Numerical Aptitude:  Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide; to determine percentages and decimals; interpret graphs.

Form/Spatial Aptitude:  Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.

Motor Coordination:  Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using power and hand tools.

Manual Dexterity:  Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as power and hand tools.  Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Differentiation of Colors/Shades:  Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament:  Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.

Physical Communication:  Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).  Must be able to communicate via telephone.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical operating characteristics of a variety of automotive and diesel equipment and vehicles.

Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical or electrical problems with reasonable speed and accuracy.

Working knowledge of diagnostic computer.

Working knowledge of hazard material handling.

Working knowledge of desk top computer including maintenance program.

General knowledge of standard maintenance and repair techniques, of related equipment used in servicing the equipment and vehicles.

General knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of automotive repair shop operation.

General knowledge of welding techniques and various welding equipment.

General knowledge of pipefitting

General knowledge of Parish geography.

Skill in the use and care of necessary automotive tools and equipment.

Skill in welding and using various welding equipment.

Ability to use a variety of power tools, hand tools and mechanical equipment related building and grounds maintenance.

Ability to recognize engine malfunctions and to make repairs with reasonable accuracy and speed.

Ability to direct, supervise, assist and advise non-skilled to semi-skilled subordinates.

Ability to explain procedural information clearly.

Ability to maintain records in organized manner.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

St. Charles Parish complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Personnel at 985-783-5000.