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Job Description
Job Title:
Mechanic III - Lead
Department:
Central Services
Reports To:
Fleet Services Manager
FLSA Exempt:
No
HIP AA:
No
Union:
Teamsters
BBP:
No
Salary Level:
See Union Contract
Location:
Port Hadlock Shop
Approved By:
Human Resources Manager
Approval Date:
November 2020
SUMMARY
Performs master level mechanic responsibilities. May work on the entire inventory of County
vehicles and equipment, including both gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel engines, by
performing the following duties.
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.
Researches complex problems and provides other mechanics with options for difficult
Maintenance issues. Identifies best maintenance practices for fleet maintenance.
Assesses the in-house versus contracted costs for various maintenance projects.
Performs routine maintenance and/or servicing in the shop, including diagnosis, tune-ups, tire
repairs, and related items.
Performs routine maintenance and/or servicing in the field, including preventative maintenance,
repairs, and related items.
Performs welding and fabricating; services and/or repairs small power tools.
Performs shop maintenance and cleaning as required.
Updates services records as required.
Provides technical support and direction to other staff as appropriate.
May be required to determine project priority when emergency repairs are needed.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities, but is a "lead" position in the division of
assignment. Lead responsibilities include assisting the Supervisor with interviewing, training,
planning, assigning, accounting for attendance, oversight of the off -hours emergency calls, and
directing work. Lead positions also provide input for appraising performance and assist in
addressing complaints and resolving problems. The work is highly confidential.
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; determines appropriate action
beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
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.
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; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness;
generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents
ideas and information in a manner that gets other's attention.
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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 plus seven (7) years' experience in mechanical work on at
least two (2) of the skill families - auto, heavy equipment, over the road truck, welding
and fabricating; or two (2) years of mechanical work experience in two of the skills
families listed and five (5) years combined experience in County Mechanic I and/or II
positions; 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
routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to groups regarding
equipment maintenance projects.
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; ability to prepare and interpret graphs.
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 MS Access
database software; Explorer internet software; Outlook e-mail software; MS Excel
spreadsheet software and MS Word processing software.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to perform duties with significant discretion and little supervision or technical assistance.
Ability to comply with all County and departmental safety policies and procedures.
Ability to develop and maintain current technical skills.
Experience performing regular maintenance activities; master level of knowledge in at least one
field and journeyman level knowledge in all other areas of mechanical equipment repair.
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Must have proven ability to troubleshoot most equipment maintenance problems.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Washington State Driver's license.
Must obtain a commercial endorsement (CDL) within six (6) months of employment.
First Aid/CPR certification
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 25
pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
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.
CAREER LADDER/SKILL BAND POSITION
This position is part of the Mechanic Skill Band.