2026 Mechanic

· Examines vehicle and discusses with user or supervisor nature and extent of damage or malfunction.

· Plans work procedure, using charts, technical manuals, schematics, and experience.

· Raises vehicle, using hydraulic jack, hoist, vehicle lifts, or overhead crane to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.

· Removes components, such as engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches and hoist.

· Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges.

· Repairs or replaces parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings, using mechanics hand tools.

· Repairs or rebuilds engines, transmissions, differentials and any other drive train components.

· Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.

· Diagnose, repair, calibrate, and test vehicle computer controlled and modern automotive electrical systems.

· Repairs and maintains vehicle fuel components such as tanks, pumps, injectors, and lines.

· Repairs and maintains vehicle cooling systems components such as radiators, fans, belts, and hoses.

· Repairs and Installs vehicle and equipment electrical components, such as starters, alternators, generators, lights, communication equipment, and wiring.

· Repairs or replaces brake system components. Adjusts brakes, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, leaf springs, struts, and all other suspension components.

· Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents, welding broken parts and automotive refinishing.

· Installs and repairs tires (large and small) including patching, mounting and balancing.

· Uses electronic scanners and related tools to diagnose, calibrate, and repair electronic vehicle computer controlled systems.

· Maintains and repairs hydraulic systems such as, pumps, valves, cylinders. Fabricates and replaces lines or hoses.

· Fabricates and repairs metal parts or components using welders, cutting torches, grinders, drill press, lathe, hydraulic press, and band saw.

· Repairs and maintains vehicle HVAC components such as compressors, thermostats, and blower motors.

· Repairs and replaces air system components such as compressors, valves, spring brake chambers, air lines and other components.

· Uses typical shop equipment such as oil and grease dispensing equipment, parts washer, vehicle exhaust system, and tow motor.

· Uses computerized vehicle maintenance management software. Maintains records and completes repair orders.

· Ability to follow written and oral instructions and follow repair manuals: skill in the use and care of hand tools and equipment.

· Must supply his/her own tools required for the position.

· Performs service calls, picks up and delivers vehicles and tracks down and retrieves parts and supplies.

· Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in division.

· Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.

· Related and other duties as required.

· Responsible to self-initiate activities consistent with the City of Sandusky’s and department’s goals and objectives.

· Must report for work at required time and date and maintain a responsible attendance record.

· Responds as needed to call-in/overtime requests.

· The ability to follow a supervisor’s instructions, tolerate certain levels of stress, and attend work on a punctual, regular basis.

· The avoidance of violent behavior that threatens the safety of other employees.

· High School Diploma or Equivalent

· Specific Vocational Preparation includes an occupationally significant combination of: vocational education, apprentice training, in-plant training, on-the-job training, or essential experience in less responsible jobs which lead to the higher job or serving in other jobs.

· Over 2 years up to and including 4 years.

· Valid Ohio Commercial Driver’s License and all applicable endorsements or obtain one within 480 working hours.