TRUCK - DIESEL MECHANIC

CONVERSE COUNTY
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: TRUCK/DIESEL MECHANIC
DEPT: ROAD & BRIDGE
SUPERVISED BY: MECHANIC FOREMAN
STARTING ANNUAL PAY RANGE: $59,134.40 - $64,105.60, DOE
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Hourly
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS: Full-time
JOB SUMMARY
The Truck/Diesel Mechanic position performs a variety of skilled and technical maintenance and repair work on a wide variety of vehicles and light, medium, and heavy equipment. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
MECHANIC OPERATIONS : Performs routine maintenance on trucks, such as checking batteries and changing oil to ensure proper vehicle running. Inspects various parts of trucks, including brake systems, wheel bearings and steering mechanisms to ensure they are in the proper condition to operate effectively. Use different tools and equipment such as pressure gauges, pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, screwdrivers, hoists and jacks, to repair trucks. Diagnose malfunctions in defective equipment by inspecting and testing using devises such as motor analyzers, handheld computers, and chassis charts to determine how to address problems. Test drive vehicles to ensure they are running properly and to find issues to determine the solution. Replace parts, valves, bearings, and gears as needed and repair vehicle cooling and heating systems. Measure vehicle emissions to ensure they are in the proper limits. Ensure parts conform to factory specifications by inspecting and verifying clearances and dimensions. Follows all county and industry standard safety procedures. Reports all accidents/incidents immediately to supervisor.
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COOPERATION : Responds to emergency calls as required. May be required to work during adverse weather conditions if warranted.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Employee must furnish own hand tools with sufficient tool inventory to complete daily tasks and work assignments.
CORE COMPETENCIES
In an effort to create organizational clarity, and to empower its employees, Converse County has identified seven core competencies that all elected officials and employees are expected to meet in order to help fulfill the mission of Converse County. It is expected that all elected officials and employees will meet their responsibilities as detailed below, including observable commitment to the mission of Converse County and these values.

• COMMUNICATION : Expresses ideas and thoughts both verbally and in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• COOPERATION : Establishes and maintains effective relations; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Exhibits tact and consideration; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively with supervisor and co-workers; Collaborates effectively with other departments as needed. Adapts to changes in work environment, procedures, and assignments; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach/method to best fit the situation/work assignment.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE : Displays courtesy and sensitivity; Manages difficult / emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments; Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• DEPENDABILITY : Consistently reports to work on time ready to begin work; Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.
• INITIATIVE : Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibility; Identifies opportunities to improve systems & procedures; Asks for help when needed. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others.
• JUDGMENT : Displays a willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision making process; Makes timely decisions.
• QUALITY : Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans and uses available resources; Works in an organized and efficient manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES & COMPETENCIES
SUPERVISORY RESPOSIBILITIES: This position is a non-supervisory position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : 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/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of three years of experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive types and heavy equipment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical certification or degree preferred but not required.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Working knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials, and tools used in equipment maintenance; skill in the use of tools, materials, welding and testing equipment; ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical defects and determine steps necessary to put equipment in proper operating condition; ability to ensure compliance with and follow standard safety practices and procedures common to equipment maintenance work; ability to keep accurate and complete records.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess valid driver's license, and ability to obtain a valid Wyoming Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A within six months of employment. Ability to be insured under the County's automobile insurance coverage. Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Conditions of Employment: This position is subject to satisfactory criminal background check, pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings, and maintain an acceptable driving record in order to be insurable under the County's liability insurance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy equipment and parts regularly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements - safety toe boots, safety eye glasses, gloves. After one (1) year of employment, employee is eligible for boot and prescription safety eye glasses allowance.

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.

• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. This position requires frequent work near moving mechanical parts. On occasion, this position may require work in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibrations. Proper PPE is required.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually loud.

GUIDELINES
All elected officials and employees are required to follow the established guidelines of Converse County to include, but are not limited to, the employee handbook, safety policies and procedures, and departmental policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
Converse County is an at-will employer, as stated in the Converse County Personnel Policy & Procedure Manual. This means that either party - the employee or the employer - may end employment at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. All the terms, conditions, and benefits of employment with the County are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, at the discretion of the County Commissioners.
Converse County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work culture. Converse County prohibits unlawful discrimination of all protected classes.