Lead Mechanic

The Lead Mechanic performs semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work in maintaining the vehicles and mechanical equipment of various departments throughout the City.  The employee in this position will assume leadership, as assigned, in areas such as equipment, tools, and helping to train and oversee other employees who are periodically assigned to work within the mechanic’s shop.

Hourly rate increase of .50 every six (6) months for the first (1) year of employment. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the Street Commissioner and at times the Working Supervisor.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position is routinely required to provide oversight to others in the mechanic’s shop.  This would involve overseeing and assisting other employees performing support work. This position provides operational direction in all tasks, prioritizes equipment repairs, and selects the proper materials/parts for utilization within the mechanic’s shop.   

General Expectations

• Maintain prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance
• Maintain the ability to lawfully operate designated motor vehicles and needed equipment at all times that duties are performed
• Maintain the ability to travel throughout and enter all different properties in the jurisdiction
• Provide truthful, accurate written and verbal communications
• Respond to complaints; communicate resolution process to immediate supervisor and refer matters requiring administrative attention to Department Head or designated representative
• Abide and assist in the implementation of safety rules and procedures
• Maintain relevant certifications
• Accepts and performs weekend and week night standby duty as scheduled

Assignment Specific Expectations 

• Cuts and welds metal and performs body repair, touch up and related work
• Inspects, tests, adjusts, and replaces necessary truck and heavy equipment systems including related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work
• Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies, tires and related systems
• Ensures proper maintenance by evaluating and checking equipment, machinery, and tools after use and on a routine basis
• Ensures compliance with warranty notices and field changes
• Plans, carries out, and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mechanical equipment, both internally and through outside vendors
• Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate
• Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of vehicles and mechanical equipment
• Communicate with supervisory staff when a vendor is needed to perform repair work
• Performs limited building repairs; coordinate efforts as-needed with the City’s Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator
• Assists with:

1. the preparation of bid specifications for vehicles and mechanical equipment
2. preparation and administration of shop related budgets and procedures
3. training other employees to increase their skills in maintenance/repair of vehicles and equipment
4. training for proper equipment operation

• Determines the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair, or replacement
• Researches and meets with vendors to determine best use for the City’s resources
• Purchases equipment, parts, and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical system maintenance
• Responsible for parts inventory under the supervision of the Street Commissioner
• Maintains the general safety within the mechanic’s shop by assessing working methods
• Establish and implement safe housekeeping procedures for the mechanic’s shop

Education and Experience:

1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and,
2. Associates or technical degree with specialized course work in a related field preferred; and,
3. Additional mechanical certifications & training preferred; and,
4. Three (3) to five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance, repair, and operation of equipment; or
5. Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Extensive knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, automatic and manual, suspensions, electrical, welding, carpentry, hydraulics, body work, hydraulic plumbing, pumps and valves, generators, and fabrication
2. Experience working on light and heavy vehicles and practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance
3. Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to municipal vehicle and equipment maintenance
4. Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and equipment to municipal construction, skills in operating tools and equipment
5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to carry out instructions
6. Ability to identify and analyze problems; evaluation alternative solutions; and make sound judgement, especially in stressful situations
7. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, other departments and the public
8. Willingness to meet deadlines as given; ability to think logically and to make decisions, work independently with frequent interruptions
9. Ability to perform basic functions on MS Office Suite products; ability to utilize computer technology to access, retrieve, or input information
10. Understand price trends and grades or quality of materials and equipment
11. Maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies, and procedures
12. Plan, organize, assign personnel and resources as instructed by Department Head or designated representative and monitor outcome to achieve desired goals

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

A.  Possess a valid Wisconsin state driver’s license, a Class A - CDL with air brake restriction and tanker (N) endorsement or ability to obtain within 1-year of employment.

B.   Must reside within a fifteen (15) mile radius of the City limits.

C.   Must be able to complete general first aid and CPR training, and obtain CPR certification within six (6) months.

D.   Must complete mine safety and forklift training and keep current in those trainings.

E.   Willingness to participate in training opportunities designed to keep up to date on new repair methods and other related topics