Ability to follow all safety regulationsAbility to work with minimal supervision and exercise good judgmentAbility to effectively work and communicate with co-workers, public officials and the general publicAbility to provide effective supervisionAbility to maintain effective records Knowledge of required safety practices, policies and proceduresAbility to work all sorts of hours and overtime situationsAbility to work as a team and to work alone when asked(i.e. plowing for many hours) Ability to follow instructions from your supervisor and to work as directed in all situations and all duties as assigned as a Union Maintenance WorkerWork Environment:In emergency situations, the position of Mechanic may require providing routine and emergency Departmental services, working in noisy conditions, exposure to noxious fumes and toxins, working in hazardous or confined spaces, heavy lifting and working outdoors in all weather conditions and all hours of the day and days of the week including holidays. Tests, disassembles, adjusts, replaces, repairs, welds, paints, and/or reassembles any equipment or unit such as engines, electrical systems, fuel systems, brake systems, cooling systems, drive train, body and chassis.*Maintains maintenance and repair records on vehicles and equipment.*