Equipment Mechanic

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to service and to perform journey level mechanical repairs to City-owned gasoline, diesel, natural gas, hybrid powered, and electric motor vehicles and other heavy and light power-driven equipment. Inspect, diagnose, overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, transmissions, and related vehicle systems and components. Service and perform preventive maintenance duties on a variety of vehicles and equipment. Maintain a variety of records and documents; and to do related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in motorized equipment used in street, park and sewer maintenance work

Disassembles components and repairs or replaces defective or worn parts

Performs complete engine overhaul

Repairs and adjusts engines, transmissions, clutches, differentials, carburetors, generators, distributors and fuel pumps

Fits and adjusts bearings

Installs axles, fits pistons and rings

Performs preventative maintenance inspections including tune-ups, frame and chassis lubes, oil and filter changes, inspections of vehicle or equipment drive trains, tires, body, engines, chassis components, and hydraulic systems

Makes minor repairs to radiators and fenders and performs painting and other body repair work

Does electric and oxyacetylene welding

Installs and reconditions electrical systems

Cleans and adjusts spark plugs

Tests and repairs starters, recharges batteries

Overhauls hydraulic cylinders

Relines and adjusts brakes

Operates motor equipment in connection with repair and servicing

Transports equipment and materials as necessary

Performs routine shop maintenance and clean-up

Maintains simple records and documents

May be required to work shifts, weekends, and/or holidays; occasionally makes emergency repairs in the field

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

Tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair and adjustment of motor equipment
Fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems and of their repair and adjustment
Operation and care of internal combustion engines, chassis, parts, and replacements
Wheel alignment and balancing equipment; methods and techniques of welding
Basic principles of record keeping
Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.

Ability to:

Use shop tools including drills, pressers, grinders, reamers, and brake relining machines safely and efficiently
Make repairs to motor equipment
Inspect motor vehicles and other heavy and light power-driven equipment to locate mechanical defects, to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems and to determine corrective procedures
Work cooperatively with others
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this required knowledge would be:

Educational achievement equivalent to graduation from high school, preferably including shop courses and two years of skilled experience in automotive repair work for both diesel and gasoline engines.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Shop environment; occasional field environment with some travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a mechanic shop environment; walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weights; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The City of Hermosa Beach places a high priority on the health and safety of our City’s workforce and our community. Consistent with that commitment, in light of the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread the COVID-19, we require that all City staff members, Commissioners/Board Members, contractors, and volunteers of our City be fully vaccinated. All City staff members must be fully vaccinated by November 12, 2021, as a condition of employment. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation under a medical/disability or religious exemption.

The City of Hermosa Beach is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all City staff members and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.