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t� <br />Job Description <br />Kittitas County, Washington <br />TITLE: <br />MECHANIC <br />❑ REVIEWED ® MODIFIED: <br />4/21/2021 <br />REPORTS TO: <br />MAINTENANCE MANAGER <br />DEPARTMENT: <br />PUBLIC WORKS <br />JOB SUMMARY: <br />The Mechanic is responsible for heavy and light equipment repairs and <br />overhauls on Public Works heavy equipment. This position is also <br />responsible for equipment modification and fabrication, and operating all <br />shop vehicles and equipment. The Mechanic must maintain a courteous and <br />cooperative working relationship and clear communication with coworkers, <br />supervisory staff, outside agencies, and the public. This position works under <br />the guidance of Local/State/Federal regulations, and must abide by all <br />County/Department policies and procedures. <br />CATEGORY: <br />Full -Time OCCUPATION CODE: 4611 <br />UNION AFFILIATION: <br />Road (Local 792) HOURS/WEEK: 40 <br />FLSA STATUS: <br />Non -Exempt DRS ELIGIBLITY: PERS <br />ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: <br />Responsible for heavy and light equipment repairs and overhauls on Public Works heavy equipment <br />• Diagnose repairs or overhauls needed for safe and efficient operation. <br />• Determine if repair or overhaul is needed through inspection and review of condition; advise supervisor <br />of vehicles that require repair or overhaul. <br />• Adjust brakes, steering, clutch, and valves for safe operation. <br />o Assemble and install various repaired parts on equipment. <br />• Repair engines/transmissions/brakes/electrical/front ends/air conditioner/suspension/hydraulics/cooling <br />systems. <br />• Read and comprehend service manuals for aid in repair. <br />• Operate safety grinders, drill press, valve grinders, hydraulic press, and all shop tools. <br />• Operate pickup, forklift, and various pieces of heavy equipment to perform necessary repairs. <br />• Transport equipment to shop for repair. <br />• Clean equipment so that needed repair may be done. <br />• Access online service manuals and materials. <br />• Read hydraulic and electrical schematics. <br />• Conduct roadside repairs and field repairs. <br />• Retrieve diagnostic information, read, and diagnose error codes and trouble shoot mechanical or <br />electrical problems. <br />Welding and cutting fabrication <br />• Operate AC/DC welder, oxygen/acetylene-propane torches, and MIG wire feed welder and plasma cutter <br />following all safety protocol. <br />• Perform air arc cutting, welding, brazing, and soldering. <br />• Prepare work to be welded by grinding, cleaning, and bending. <br />• Determine appropriate techniques based on metal types and characteristics. <br />• Build up hard facing on worn parts. <br />Mechanic— Public Works Page 1 <br />