Light Equipment Mechanic

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Nature of Work
The purpose of this job is to perform preventive maintenance, inspection and repairs to a variety of types of automotive, medium and light motor equipment with a variety of gasoline and diesel engines. Responsible for preparing work orders and the requisition of parts and equipment for repair

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

Performs maintenance and repair of Police vehicles including unmarked detective vehicles, some hybrids, mobile command vehicles, urban assault vehicles and marked cruisers
Maintains and repairs other City vehicles for a variety of departmental functions
Diagnoses and repairs all systems, i.e. electrical, hydraulic, steering, braking, engine systems and transmissions, etc.
Fabricates, installs and repairs of auxiliary equipment, i.e. compressors, plows, spreaders, generators, equipment trailers, etc.
Performs related work as required
Minimum Training and Experience
Required Education and Experience 

High school diploma (or GED equivalent) with training in automotive/heavy equipment/light equipment, gasoline or diesel engine repairs
--AND--
At least two (2) years of related work experience performing automotive/heavy equipment/small engine mechanical repair and maintenance; and/or state certifications
--OR--
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
Preferred Licenses or Certifications 

ASE Certification Preferred
Other Necessary Qualifications
Knowledge of: 

English grammar, spelling, punctuation
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Standard practices, methods, theory, tools, materials and equipment of the automotive and mechanical trades.
Principles of operation of internal combustion engines and the characteristics and maintenance needs of a variety of light and medium gasoline and diesel automotive equipment and motor vehicles
Occupational hazards connected with vehicle maintenance and repair and of relevant safety standards and precautions.
Equipment repair specifications
Skill in: 

Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of electronics issues
Ability to: 

Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Use manuals and equipment to perform inspections, and adjustments, and to diagnose defects and maintenance and repair requirements in a variety of maintenance and construction heavy equipment as well as in general automotive equipment
Use and maintain bench and hand tools, and test equipment of the automotive and mechanical trades in a safe, efficient manner.
Troubleshoot a variety of repair issues