Farm Equipment Mechanic inspects, maintains, repairs, assembles and overhauls farm machinery, equipment, and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, pumps, tilling equipment, trucks, and other mechanized equipment. Applies mastery of skills in area of specialization. Being a Farm Equipment Mechanic requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Works under general supervision. Additionally, Farm Equipment Mechanic relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May lead and direct the work of others, and be considered the lead for a specific area or unit. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Definition: Under close supervision of the Division Supervisor, performs a variety of entry level, semi-skilled and skilled mechanic duties in the maintenance and repair of a variety of City vehicles and automotive equipment. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Equipment Mechanic by its more routine service functions and less diversity in tasks performed.
Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Tasks:
Provides assistance and/or performs diagnosis, troubleshooting and unit repair in suspension, driveline, brake, steering, powertrain (including gas and diesel engines), automatic and manual transmissions, exhaust, fuel, electrical and hydraulic systems. Performs autobody and paintwork (including rust, collision, and welding repair). Performs preventive maintenance checks and state inspections. These duties will be performed on cars, trucks, loaders, sweepers, and other City equipment.
Repairs and maintains shop equipment. Road tests equipment to assess problems or completed work. May make field calls for repairs and may be assigned to the on-call schedule. May order and pick up parts and supplies from vendors. Fills out scheduled and unscheduled work orders after each task assignment. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:
Materials and Equipment:
Manufacturers’ Manuals & CD’s Automobiles & Trucks Department Hand and Power Tools
Department Equipment (Scanning tools, hydraulic lifts, brake lathes, hydraulic cranes, forklifts, etc.)
Mental and Physical Abilities: Mental work efforts involve application of principles of gas and diesel engines and application of oral and written instructions requiring routine decisions and assuming responsibility which may impact the shop meeting the needs of its customers. Physical requirements include the ability to stand for up to four (4) hours, ability to move moderate to heavy (50-100 lbs.) objects short distances on a routine basis, and the ability to twist, bend, stoop and work in awkward positions while performing daily duties.
Working Conditions: Work involves mechanic maintenance and repair in an equipment shop with occasional proximity to fumes and high noise levels.
Qualifications: A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Worker in the City of Wheeling Vehicle Maintenance Department and placement on the Civil Service Eligibility List preferred. A high school diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience in automotive mechanics or closely related area will be considered. An equivalent combination of education and experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills and other characteristics may be substituted for the above qualifications. Must possess a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) and WV State Inspector’s license.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt