MECHANIC ( ALL LEVELS)

Sussex County Council
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    30+ days ago

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    MECHANIC ( ALL LEVELS)

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    SC-PAY GRADE 8

    MECHANIC I

    DUTIES AND FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

    The incumbent in this class performs routine tasks in the proper care and preservation of

    County property, vehicles, and equipment; secures and replaces damaged equipment as

    needed. The employee will work under general supervision of the department manager.

    This position requires weekend and holiday work as well as participation in the twentyfour (24) hour on-call rotating schedule.

    EXAMPLES OF WORK:

    Assists in the repair of County property, vehicles and equipment such as but not limited

    to dump truck, vactor truck, backhoe, skid steer, mini excavator, fork lift, tractor;

    preventative maintenance of generators and by-pass pumps; checks fluid levels; fuels

    generators and by-pass pumps; maintains pumps and valves; secures parts; performs

    maintenance and repairs on County owned equipment and vehicles; assists with

    mechanical and plumbing maintenance; tracks inventories; maintains logs and

    worksheets; reads meters; inspects equipment frequently; performs other duties as

    assigned.

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

    Knowledge of mechanical and vehicle repair; knowledge of equipment used to maintain

    the above; resourcefulness and ingenuity; ability to trouble shoot and evaluate

    problematic equipment; ability to recommend a course of action for repairs; ability to

    establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, department heads,

    representatives from other agencies and coworkers.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Minimum High School Diploma or GED with at least one (1) year of experience in

    mechanical and/or vehicle repair; must be able to obtain and retain a valid commercial

    driver license to operate County commercial vehicles and equipment; maintain an

    acceptable driving history: good verbal and written communication skills; solid customer

    service and organizational skills; basic computer and data entry skills.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Direct deposit required
    • 35-hour work week (Monday - Friday)
    • Pre-Employment Background Screening
    • Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Testing
    • Possession of a valid driver's license
    • This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

    Revised 6/2023

    SC-PAY GRADE 10

    MECHANIC II

    DUTIES AND FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

    The incumbent in this class performs skilled tasks in the proper care and preservation of

    County property, vehicles and equipment; secures and replaces damaged equipment as

    needed. The employee will work under general supervision of the department manager.

    This position requires weekend and holiday work as well as participation in the twentyfour (24) hour on-call rotating schedule.

    EXAMPLES OF WORK:

    Assists in the repair of County property, vehicles and equipment such as but not limited

    to dump truck, vactor truck, backhoe, skid steer, mini excavator, fork lift, tractor;

    preventative maintenance of generators and by-pass pumps; checks fluid levels; fuels

    generators and by-pass pumps; maintains pumps and valves; secures parts; performs

    maintenance and repairs on County owned equipment and vehicles; assists with

    mechanical and plumbing maintenance; tracks inventories; maintains logs and

    worksheets; reads meters; inspects equipment frequently; performs other duties as

    assigned.

    EQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

    Strong knowledge in mechanical and vehicle repair; strong knowledge of equipment used

    to maintain the above; resourcefulness and ingenuity; ability to trouble shoot and evaluate

    problematic equipment; ability to recommend a course of actions for repairs; ability to

    work on generators; ability to obtain certification to work on diesel equipment; ability to

    establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, department heads,

    representatives from other agencies and coworkers.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Minimum High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of three (3) years' experience

    in mechanical and/or vehicle repair; must be able to obtain and retain a valid commercial

    driver license to operate County commercial vehicles and equipment; maintain an

    acceptable driving history: good verbal and written communication skills; solid customerservice and organizational skills; basic computer and data entry skills; Diesel

    Certification preferred.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Direct deposit required
    • 35-hour work week (Monday - Friday)
    • Pre-Employment Background Screening
    • Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Testing
    • Possession of a valid driver's license
    • This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

    Revised 6/2023

    SC-PAY GRADE 12

    MECHANIC III

    DUTIES AND FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

    The incumbent in this class performs skilled tasks in the proper care and preservation of

    County property, vehicles and equipment; secures and replaces damaged equipment as

    needed. The employee will work under general supervision of the department manager.

    This position requires weekend and holiday work as well as participation in the twentyfour (24) hour on-call rotating schedule.

    EXAMPLES OF WORK:

    Assists in the repair of County property, vehicles and equipment such as but not limited

    to dump truck, vactor truck, backhoe, skid steer, mini excavator, fork lift, tractor;

    preventative maintenance of generators and by-pass pumps; checks fluid levels; fuels

    generators and by-pass pumps; maintains pumps and valves; secures parts; performs

    maintenance and repairs on County owned equipment and vehicles; assists with

    mechanical and plumbing maintenance; tracks inventories; maintains logs and

    worksheets; reads meters; inspects equipment frequently; provides training to lower level

    mechanics; performs other duties as assigned.

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

    Extensive knowledge in mechanical and vehicle repair; extensive knowledge of

    equipment used to maintain the above; resourcefulness and ingenuity; ability to trouble

    shoot and evaluate problematic equipment; ability to recommend a course of actions for

    repairs; ability to work on generators; ability to establish and maintain effective

    relationships with staff, department heads, representatives from other agencies and

    coworkers.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Minimum High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of five (5) years' experience in

    mechanical and/or vehicle repair; must be able to obtain and retain a valid commercial

    driver license to operate County commercial vehicles and equipment; maintain an

    acceptable driving history: good verbal and written communication skills; solid customerservice and organizational skills; basic computer and data entry skills; Diesel

    Certification preferred.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Direct deposit required
    • 35-hour work week (Monday - Friday)
    • Pre-Employment Background Screening
    • Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Testing
    • Possession of a valid driver's license
    • This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

    Revised 6/2023

    SC-PAY GRADE 14

    MECHANIC IV

    DUTIES AND FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

    The incumbent in this class performs a variety of expert technical tasks in the proper care

    and preservation of County property, vehicles, and equipment; The work is performed

    both in the office and in the field. Work involves leading junior staff in field work and is

    performed independently with general oversight of the department manager. This

    position requires weekend and holiday work as well as participation in the twenty-four

    (24) hour on-call rotating schedule.

    EXAMPLES OF WORK:

    Leads workers in the field overseeing the repair of various County equipment; utilizes the

    work order system to document and track various tasks; secures parts; maintains pumps

    and valves; secures and replaces damaged equipment as needed; maintains County assets

    such as transportation and land management equipment; tracks inventory; maintains logs

    and worksheets; reads meters; inspects equipment frequently; performs maintenance and

    repairs on water and wastewater conveyance systems, pump stations, treatment plants,

    and facilities; fabricates, welds, and installs custom solutions generally associated with

    aging infrastructure; performs other duties as assigned.

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

    Expert knowledge in mechanical and vehicle repair; expert knowledge of equipment used

    to maintain the above; resourcefulness and ingenuity; ability to direct and oversee the

    work of others; knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with wastewater

    facilities; ability to handle hazardous and combustible materials safely; ability to

    establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, department heads,

    representatives from other agencies and coworkers.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Minimum High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of seven (7) years' experience

    in mechanical and/or vehicle repair with prior experience in the field of mechanics; must

    possess or be able to obtain and retain a valid commercial driver license to operate

    County commercial vehicles and equipment; maintain an acceptable driving history;

    possession of Diesel Certification preferred; excellent verbal and written communication

    skills; solid customer service and organizational skills; basic computer and data entry

    skills, supervisory experience preferred.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Direct deposit required
    • 35-hour work week (Monday - Friday)
    • Pre-Employment Background Screening
    • Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Testing
    • Possession of a valid driver's license
    • This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

    06/2023

    Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

    Location : ENTERPRISE MAINT - TREAT PLANT

    Posting Start : 12/15/2022

    Posting End : 12/31/9999

    Details : Pay Grades

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    • Employee Relationsunmatched
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    • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Maintenance - Plumbingunmatched
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    • On Callunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Property Maintenanceunmatched
    • Pumpsunmatched
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