CLASS TITLE:
Automotive Mechanic I
PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:
Engaged in basic
servicing and maintenance work on light and heavy automotive equipment.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
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Performs
tuneups, carburetor overhauls, rebuilds transmissions; requisitions parts and
supplies.
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Operates
valve grinding machine, drill press, hand press, cutting torch and arc welder;
overhauls engines on passenger cars and light to medium trucks; participates in
overhauls on diesel engines for graders, tractors and bulldozers.
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Participates
in repairs of hydraulic systems in fork trucks, garbage packer trucks, street
repair trucks and loaders with hydraulic systems.
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Rebuilds
generators, starters and electrical systems including alternators.
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Repairs and
replaces brakes and clutches; repairs and aligns front ends; repairs exhaust
systems.
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Learns to operate new technologies as they are
developed and implemented.
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Performs other work as necessary and or as
assigned.
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Must report to
work on a regular and timely basis.
The duties listed above are
intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific
statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Automotive Mechanic I reports
directly to the Vehicle and Equipment Management Leader II.
The Automotive Mechanic I does
not have any direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: High
school diploma or equivalent plus two years
of experience in automotive mechanical work including one year at the
journeyman level. Graduation from
automotive mechanics school can be accepted as an equivalent amount of
experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Must have knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform required
maintenance and repair functions. Must
be able to maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow
employees. Ability to work long and
sometimes irregular hours under difficult conditions as required. Must be able to follow oral and written
instructions and maintain repair records.
Physical Requirements: The physical
requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. On a case by case basis, reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity
will be needed enough to use a keyboard and telephone. Occasional sitting and standing is required. Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing
up to fifty (50) pounds. Occasional lifting
up to eighty (80) pounds, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling,
twisting, handling and repetitive movements.
Vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks. Punctuality and reasonable attendance is
essential. Must submit to drug screening
and fitness to work physical exam.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class B CDL
preferred or the ability to obtain within nine (9) months of employment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work in this classification is both
indoors and outdoors. Will travel to
other City locations as required.
Notice: This classification is a “safety sensitive”
position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and
alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol
Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a “safety sensitive” classification the
employee will be subject to drug and alcohol testing including random
testing. Marijuana is one of the
substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license
will not excuse the employee from the testing process or the consequences of
testing positive for marijuana.
MINIMUM PAY:
$14.20/hr. Excellent employee
benefits (insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement, holidays).
WORK HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some
emergency callouts.
WORK LOCATION: City of
Muskogee Fleet Management Department, 1400 South C Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
RESUMES
MAY BE SUBMITTED BUT WE REQUIRE OUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BE COMPLETED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION. We
can also fax, email or mail one to you or you can pick one up from the City of
Muskogee Human Resources Department at 505 Columbus Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Applications can be returned to the same address or by mail: City of
Muskogee, Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 1927, Muskogee, OK
74402-1927; by fax: 918-684-6223; or by email: jkennedy@muskogeeonline.org.
If you should have any questions, please call the Human Resources Department at
918-684-6221 or inquire in person at the address above or fax or email (above).
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: There
is no deadline for applications for this position – it will be open until
filled.
EOE