May serve as the Vehicle and Equipment Supervisor in the supervisor's absence. Incumbent has contact with vendors and City employees. Effective handling of relationships is required as employee is expected to deal effectively and courteously with contacts. Incumbent is responsible for effective implementation of repair and maintenance activities and the quality of work performed. The employee may be held responsible for assigning work to other mechanics and for ensuring that departmental and City policies, procedures, rules and standards are followed.
Employee works primary indoors.
Work involves considerable physical activity with exposure to safety hazards associated with vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair. Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Knowledge of the principles of operation of automotive equipment and of related mechanical repair methods. Knowledge of vehicle and equipment requirements and specifications. Ability to give instructions and diagnose defects in automotive equipment.