Lead Equipment Mechanic

Essential Functions:

Performs scheduled and emergency repairs and preventive maintenance tasks on vehicles and equipment as assigned, performing all duties in accordance with established policies, procedures and various regulations. Skills performed include overhauling engines, transmissions and electrical components; replacing clutches; adjusting, repairing and installing fuel, ignition, electrical, exhaust, cooling, brake, suspension and drive train parts and replacing or repairing tires.

Performs diagnostic checks and repairs on computerized, fuel-injected diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles, air brake systems and automotive air-conditioning systems.

Installs, diagnosis and makes repairs to propane conversion vehicles.

Inspects and test drives vehicles before and after repairs and maintenance to check for safety and performance.

Records time and materials required to complete assigned tasks. Determines and orders needed parts and materials.

Responds to emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as needed. Operates wrecker during and after regular hours.

Occasionally secures and transports seized vehicles.

Assists in instructing subordinate mechanics and inmate workers; offers training, advice and assistance as needed.

Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including work orders, gas logs, service reminders, parts invoices, service stickers and daily reports.

Operates and maintains a variety of equipment such as passenger vehicles, trucks, tractors, mowers, heavy construction equipment, wrecker, ambulances, patrol cars, refrigerant recovery machine, diagnostic machines and tools, tire balancing/changing machine, vehicle lifts, air compressor, hydraulic press, hand and power tools, welding tools, two-way radio and telephone.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, inmate workers, other county department heads and employees, vendors, and the general public.

Additional Duties:

Modifies or builds equipment as needed.

Keeps abreast of current trends in automotive maintenance and repair work and new products. Attends meetings, workshops and classes as appropriate or as required to maintain qualifications.

Keeps a clean and orderly workplace.