Mechanic A

Borough of Chambersburg•Chambersburg, PA

8h•$29•Onsite

About The Position

Plan and perform a wide range of automobile, truck and general equipment repair and maintenance duties in the Borough garage. Duties involve the general repair and maintenance, major over-hauling of a variety of Borough equipment such as fire trucks, police cruisers, ambulances, regular automobiles, graders, compressors, spreaders, sweepers, service trucks, sanitation trucks, and various other construction and maintenance equipment. Receives general supervision and direction from assigned supervisor and in the performance of routine duties. Work from schedules prepared assigned by Lead Mechanic. Use various diagrams, schematics, manufacturers manuals, flat rate books, descriptions, and discuss troubles with equipment operators.

Requirements

Ability to learn and follow Borough policies, rules, procedures, and regulations
Ability to work and communicate effectively with the general public, contractors, supervisory staff, and fellow employees
Ability to use and/or work around equipment safely
Mental, audio, and visual alertness
Must be skilled in basic welding procedures
Ability to perform heavy physical labor
Ability to understand, follow, and carry out verbal and written instructions successfully
Ability to utilize a computer and job-related software including, but not limited to, fleet software, email, calendar, Word, and Excel
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Borough employees, other Borough officials, contractors, and the general public
Good judgment and good physical condition to complete all job tasks
Ability to read and write at the level required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
Ability to safely operate motor vehicles and power-driven equipment
Ability to safely operate a variety of special purpose tools, regular mechanics tools, hoists, blocks, lifts, and portable power tools
Must have extensive knowledge of a variety of automotive and equipment mechanics, use of test equipment, including diagnostic scanners and code readers, and various types of special purpose tools to perform minor and major mechanical operations
Ability to read and work from diagrams, schematics, descriptions, and manufacturers manuals
Good knowledge of safe work practices and safety regulations and the ability to comply with them
Must be available for call-out during emergencies, stand-by duty, overtime and to work various, possibly unusual shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays when needed/assigned
Must be available to work in all Public Works Departments upon request
Requires use of judgment to operate all assigned tools and equipment in accordance with the recognized practice; use of proper procedures
High school diploma or equivalent
Required Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B with Airbrake endorsement
Current Pennsylvania Class 7 State Inspection License and/or Diploma from an accredited Technical Institution
Minimum four (4) year experience in similar capacity
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and maintain required clearances to hold a position at Chambersburg Borough
Incumbent must have and maintain a valid drivers license, three (3) years clean driving history, and be insurable in the intendent opinion of the Boroughs motor vehicle insurance underwriter
Must reside within forty-five (45) driving miles of the Borough of Chambersburg, Borough Hall, within one (1) year of the hire date as of their bona fide primary residence, and continue to reside within that area while employed
Must maintain Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class A with Air Brakes, and obtain Commercial Endorsement N (tanker), O restriction permitted, prior to the end of the probationary period
Must receive a 609 Air Condition License prior to the end of the probationary period
Requires continuous Pennsylvania Class 7 State Inspection licensing by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Requires continuous Inspection licensing by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Must possess own mechanics tools
Must begin Tuberculosis, Tetanus, and Hepatitis vaccination regime within ninety (90) days of date of hire
This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

Drives shop truck for the pick-up and delivery of parts and repairs
Uses a variety of special purpose tools, regular mechanics tools, gas and electrical welding equipment, paint spraying equipment, sanders, hoists, blocks, and various power tools
Uses various engine and mechanical test equipment to assist in diagnosis
Opens up engines, transmissions, rear ends, to expose electrical or other systems, locate troubles, disassemble
Repair or replace parts such as gears, seals, pinions, rings, and shafts
Re-bore or grind parts as necessary and assemble
Test unit and make necessary adjustments
Steam clean parts and units, perform minor body sheet metal and alignment, painting or related duties
Align and balance wheels, replace brake lining or adjust brakes
Rebuild or build special purpose trucks, parts and equipment
Perform preventative maintenance such as greasing and oiling
Detect and report any unusual conditions to proper supervision
Record keeping of mechanics' time and parts used in repair of vehicles
Performs general clean-up in Borough Garage complex and maintains orderliness at all times such as sweeping floors, cleaning up oil spills, return tools, hoses and cables to their proper storage area
Answers telephone and two-way radio and records messages
Responsible for cleanliness of shop truck
Picks up and delivers Borough vehicles for repairs
Operates forklift
Receives parts and supplies placing them in proper storage area
Marks prices on parts as received and/or records price information
Routine changing/repair of tires as directed by supervisor
Assists in various studies and/or surveys as determined essential to Borough Operations
Responsible for the oil change and lubrication of cars and trucks up to and including 75,000 GVW, checking fluid levels such as anti-freeze, hydraulic oil, motor oil, gear boxes, differentials, transmissions, changing or adding fluids as necessary
Perform welding on equipment and special miscellaneous jobs for other departments
Use cutting torch to cut metal for necessary repairs
Make service calls to jump start vehicles
Shuttles all types of equipment, including loader, backhoes, sweeper, fire apparatus for repairs
Replaces windshield wiper arms and blades
Replaces headlight and signal bulbs in vehicles
Removes wheels from vehicles and after repairs re-installs wheels and properly aligns them on axles
Operates air and electric impact wrenches, drill press, grinders, metal saws and hydraulic press and rams
Repair alternators, generators, starters, brake systems, carburetors, fuel injection systems, fuel pumps, timing, electronic ignitions & various electrical problems
Preform various preventative maintenance duties such as tune-ups, cleaning spark plugs, etc.
Make necessary repairs and adjustments to ensure ability to pass on State Inspection