MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

CLASS SUMMARY: This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing a fleet of vehicles for an assigned division. Responsibilities may include calibrating related systems; repairing various equipment and vehicles; and maintaining inventory. May act as lead worker to employees in lower classifications.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1. Installs, calibrates, programs, operates, and/or repairs controls associated with salting streets and related systems.

2. Repairs various equipment and vehicles, including: repairing sweepers; repairing pumps and valves; repairing plows; repairing bulldozers; repairing graders; and repairing related equipment and vehicles.

3. Orders parts and supplies and maintains proper inventory levels.

4. Trains staff in operating trucks and equipment.

5. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) or Mechanical trade school and 1 year of related experience; or, all required certification(s); or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver License Class A with N endorsement and all endorsements required by state law

KNOWLEDGE:

• Methods of operating various vehicles and equipment;
• Applicable tools and equipment;
• Safe work methods;
• Performing various repairs;
• Inventory maintenance principles;
• Computers and applicable systems;
• Ability to read blue prints.

SKILLS:

• Using related tools and equipment;
• Operating vehicles;
• Training staff;
• Performing various repairs;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, gases, chemicals, work space restricts movement, intense noise, and environmental threats.