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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Mechanic
FLSA Category: Non-exempt Effective Date: 10/01/2012
Revision Date: 09/18/2015
SUMMARY:
Ensures the City’s vehicles and equipment are maintained in good working condition. Repairs and performs maintenance
on mechanical and automotive equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
To identify the appropriate and most cost efficient repair method, and inspect and diagnose the condition of
vehicles.
Transports vehicles of all types including heavy vehicles.
Orders parts; picks up parts.
Performs troubleshooting in the field on emergency breakdowns calls in order to minimize vehicle and customer
down time.
Performs brazing/cutting with torch and welding as required on vehicles minimizing the cost of repairs.
Performs yearly state inspections in City vehicles; executes appropriate repairs as required to insure a safe and
efficient fleet.
Documents work in writing so that a maintenance/repair history of all active vehicles can be maintained
Keeps tools, equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition assuring employee and customer safety.
Performs all job duties according to all approved safety rules and procedures.
Reports or corrects all unsafe practices or conditions they observe to their immediate supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
High school graduate, or its equivalent, plus at least four years of experience in general vehicle or equipment
maintenance and repair, including one year of experience in a specialized area.
OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training and/or education that provides the required knowledge, skills,
and abilities.
Knowledge of:
Methods, equipment, and materials used in servicing automobiles and other applicable equipment.
Fleet operations and services.
Various specialized types of vehicles diagnostic testing and analysis equipment and tools used in vehicle repair and
maintenance.
Applicable Federal, State and Local laws.
City practice, policy and procedures.
Skill in:
Operating heavy equipment.
Diagnosing problems and perform major and minor mechanical repairs.
Operating a variety of hand power tools.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Using computers and related software.
Reading and comprehending technical manuals.
Comprehending and following oral and written instructions. .
Performing applicable calculations.
Evaluate conditions of vehicles and equipment; determine most feasible and appropriate alternative for vehicle in
need of major repair.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class B Texas driver’s license or must obtain with 60 days of hire.
State of Texas Vehicle Inspection License (State Inspector) or must obtain within 6 months of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching,
crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Exposed to weather extremes, exhaust and gas fumes, loud noises/vibrations from engine motors and machinery, heat
and/or steam from engine, chemicals