Overview

Position Title:Equipment Mechanic II

Company:City Of Chico

Location:Chico, CA

Job Description:

Under general supervision, to make minor and major mechanical repairs to City equipment or have ongoing night or day lead responsibility in the shop for repair of automotive and other power-driven equipment; to perform related work as required.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide lead guidance to mechanics working in the shop or assisting on fire equipment repair;*
  • Inspect, diagnose and locate mechanical difficulties to the fullest extent on City automobiles, trucks, fire apparatus, tractors, pumps and a variety of maintenance and construction equipment;*
  • Determine extent of necessary repairs;*
  • Overhaul, repair and adjust engines, including transmissions, differentials and clutches, and other automotive parts;*
  • Tune up engines, replacing ignition parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors;*
  • Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches or oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, air conditioning and cooling systems, steering mechanisms and related parts and equipment;*
  • Repair and install such components as generators, distributors, relays, lights, switches and radio communications equipment;*
  • Fabricate and modify parts and equipment;*
  • Maintain work, time and material records; maintain inventory of frequently used items;*
  • Manage continual inspection programs;*
  • Clean and wash motorized equipment;
  • Sweep and vacuum car interiors;
  • Wash windows, tighten body bolts, sweep, wash and otherwise keep shop and equipment in a clean and orderly condition;
  • Perform related duties as necessary.

Requirements:

  • Tools, equipment and procedures used in the overhaul, repair and adjustment of gas and diesel-powered equipment;
  • operation and care of internal combustion engines;
  • use of automotive shop tools,
  • equipment and methods used in welding; safe work practices;
  • operating and repair characteristics of the entire range of City owned light and heavy equipment
  • Inspect gas and diesel-powered equipment to locate difficulties and estimate the cost and time of repairs;
  • perform minor and major mechanical work on mechanical equipment; use a variety of tools and equipment with skill;
  • maintain a variety of shop and records;
  • understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
  • perform journey level equipment mechanic work;
  • work effectively in the absence of direct supervision;
  • assist in the training and supervision of less experienced personnel.