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JEFFERSON COUNTY
Job Description
Mechanic II
Central Services
ER&R Fleet Services Manager
Teamsters
No
A7 -B
Port Hadlock Shop
Human Resources Manager
October 2017
SUMMARY:
Performs journeyman level mechanic responsibilities on the entire inventory of County vehicles
and equipment, including both gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel engines by performing the
following duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Persons in this position work under supervision of the ER&R/Fleet Services Manager and the
Fleet Technician Foreman.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
No supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may
be assigned.
Repairs and/or rebuilds of engines, transmissions, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Is required
to drive vehicles and operate heavy equipment.
Performs routine maintenance and/or servicing in the shop and the field, including preventative
maintenance, repairs and related items.
Performs routine inspections of each vehicle and piece of equipment serviced, noting potential
maintenance problems, repair needs and safety concerns for follow-up.
In response to driver/operator reports and in response to problems noted during routine
inspections, performs diagnostics and repairs or assists in repairs of vehicles and non -road
equipment systems.
When releasing a vehicle or piece of equipment from the shop, ensures maintenance and repairs
have been completed fully, noted issues and driver/operator reports have been addressed and unit
can be driven or operated safely with no safety deficiencies.
Tracks time and materials in electronic fleet records systems.
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Performs welding and fabricating; services and/or repairs small power tools.
Monitors and completes assigned supplemental tasks or programs necessary to keep the shop
operation working safely, legally and effectively. Tasks and programs may include such things
as shop cleanliness, inventory management, periodic shop and safety equipment inspections and
fuel -site monitoring maintenance.
Provides technical support and direction to other staff as appropriate.
May be required to determine project priority when emergency repairs are needed.
May provide technical and project oversight to Mechanic I positions.
COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate
competency in the following:
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats
others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility
for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe
conditions; uses equipment and materials properly; applies safety training to the job; uses
assigned personal -protective equipment (PPE) at all appropriate times; requests additional or
different types of PPE when appropriate; takes all reasonable safety precautions including the
use of safety equipment, the use of lifting aids and requesting the assistance of coworkers.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands;
changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or
unexpected events.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes
information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving
situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to
customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service
and assistance; meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality;
listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to other's ideas
and tries new things.
Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build
knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving
measures; conserves organizational resources.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with
integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks
correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote
quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
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Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase
productivity; works quickly.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are
covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for
own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an
alternate plan.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED and four (4) years' experience in at least two of the
skill families - auto, heavy equipment, over the road truck, welding and
fabricating; or two (2) years' experience in at least two of the skill families listed
and two (2) years in a County Mechanic I position; or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as ordinances, safety rules,
equipment manuals, maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write detailed notes about repair and maintenance activities.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute and use rates,
percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety
of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of
personal computer operation and the use of e-mail and typical office software.
The ability to learn and to utilize unfamiliar software is essential in order to make
extensive use of fleet -management database software and light use of diagnostic
software.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Must be able to develop and maintain current technical skills.
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Ability to comply with all County and departmental safety policies and procedures.
Experience performing regular maintenance activities; journeyman level knowledge of
mechanical equipment repair.
Must have proven ability to troubleshoot most equipment maintenance problems.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license at the time of application.
Must obtain a Commercial endorsement (CDL) within six (6) months of employment.
Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification and other required safety training and certifications
when provided by the employer.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May require working near or with heavy or light mechanical equipment; or on ladders or other
high precarious places; or in very small, tight, confined spaces; or outdoors in all weather
conditions. May require working in situations where there is possible exposure to fumes,
airborne particles, high noise levels, toxic/caustic chemicals, extreme heat, extreme cold,
vibration, high humidity, electrical shock, or wet conditions. The noise level in the work
environment is usually loud.
May require working prolonged hours when necessary to reach goals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here 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
functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit;
use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach
with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50
pounds; must often lift and move up to 100 pounds; and must occasionally maneuver (but not
lift) tires/wheels and other components weighing in excess of 200 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
CAREER LADDER/SKILL BAND POSITION:
This position is the second level of the Mechanic Skill Band.