Job Information
Ottawa County Transportation Agency Mechanic in Oak Harbor, Ohio
POSITION: Mechanic
STATUS: Full-time; (some evening and weekend hours; on call for road emergencies)
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS: Non-Exempt/Classified Civil Service
WAGE RANGE: $22.00 - $25.00/hour
SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the Mechanic position is to provide preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair vehicle problems, and perform facility maintenance as directed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Vehicle Maintenance
• Diagnoses and repairs vehicles.
• Determines if a vehicle is safe to drive.
• Cleans vehicles.
Building and Grounds Maintenance
• Performs building maintenance and grounds keeping duties as needed, including snow removal and other work in inclement conditions.
General
• Possesses a positive commitment and a passion for the mission and vision of the Ottawa County Transit Board.
• Adheres to policies and standards as adopted by the County, contract agencies, and other governmental bodies as appropriate.
• Maintains professional ethics in keeping with the confidentiality of information and material accessed.
• Maintains appearance of the office, vehicles, and own appearance in such a manner as to enhance the prestige and dignity of the department.
• Relates program philosophies to the public in a positive manner.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with co-workers, agencies, and administration.
• May be required to lift, carry, move, and secure wheelchairs and passengers.
• Assists passengers who exhibit behaviors that could result in physical injury and/or exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Attends professional development workshops, seminars and conferences.
• Subscribes to industry publications and listservs to stay informed of trends and current events in the field.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Mechanic Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training
• Five years' experience as an Auto Mechanic.
• Experience operating diagnostic equipment
• Valid State of Ohio CDL driver license with a Class B passenger and airbrake endorsement within probationary period.
• Completion of vocational training in automotive mechanics at high school level or equivalent automotive/diesel mechanics training.
General Requirements
• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Must have a clear driving record.
• Must pass criminal background check and registry checks.
• Must obtain DOT Physical
Skills, Knowledge and Personal Characteristics
• The mechanic supervisor and mechanics work in an environment which can be dangerous, requires protective gear and which requires great physical stamina. The maintenance supervisor must be willing and able to:
o Move heavy automotive parts and 50-gallon drums of fluids.
o Grounds keeping and building maintenance duties which require climbing ladders or lifting heavy objects.
o Frequently stand, bend, and squat
o Work with and around equipment which could cause serious injury or death, such as a grinder, brake lathe, chain saw, lawn mower, weed eater, salt spreader, hand drills and tools, drill press, table saw, and tire changer.
o Manipulate objects in tight spaces, with potentially hazardous vehicle parts, such as battery acid or fan blades nearby.
o Work with a variety of hazardous materials, such as Freon, battery acid, antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel.
o Provides roadside assistance to disabled vehicles, including working very close to moving traffic and in all types of weather.
o Work in a vehicle repair shop with is often noisy, with power tools and compression equipment frequently being used. In addition, heat and cold regularly enter while the garage doors are being opened or c