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JOB DESCRIPTION

LAST UPDATED 1/4/2024

Job Title Highway Mechanic

Reports To Deputy Director of Operations

Classification Non-Exempt, Union, Full-Time

Salary Grade D

Direct Reports None

Class Spec/EEO-4 HM/ 6 Craft Workers

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of light and heavy equipment,

trucks and other City vehicles and equipment.

Essential Functions

Majority of duties, but not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned as necessary.

1. Repairs and maintains city vehicles, heavy equipment, and all other public works

vehicles including front-end loaders, backhoes, jet/vacuum truck, and various

trucks; performs major and minor engine repairs on gasoline and diesel- powered

vehicles.

2. Repairs and tests brake systems, suspension systems, exhaust systems, heating and

cooling systems and transmissions.

3. Replaces fuel pumps, generators, and hose lines; adjusts valves and brakes;

performs minor body repairs and repairs motors of sander/salter and other

equipment as necessary.

4. Conducts regular maintenance of vehicles including lubricating equipment, changing

oil and grease and cleaning, and washing vehicles as needed.

5. Cleans repair shop and assists in the maintenance of records on repair costs per

vehicle.

6. Conducts State Safety Inspections on City vehicles.

7. Drives trucks and heavy construction equipment, loads, unloads and transports

material, tools, supplies, and equipment as is necessary for public works projects or

maintenance.

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8. Installs special equipment such as plow frames, lights, radios, and special wiring as

necessary; performs electric, acetylene and arc welding as required.

9. Performs duties in accordance with established procedures and techniques,

requiring independent judgment in operating equipment.

10. Ensures time and work is accounted for on written work orders as appropriate.

11. Operates snow removal equipment, including loaders and all manner of plow trucks

and sidewalk tractors as required.

12. Performs duties requiring independent judgment in accordance with established

safety and operational procedures and techniques.

13. Ensures time and work is accounted for on work orders.

14. Makes routine contacts with other city divisions related to Public Works and

occasional contact with the public.

15. Supports the coordination of activities between all staff and other departments

within the City. Performs other tasks or functions as necessary to accomplish City

and Department goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent, required.

2. Minimum one (1) year experience in maintenance and repair of heavy and

motorized equipment, or equivalent automotive education, required.

3. State CDL driver license with tanker endorsement, required or must obtain within

six (6) months of employment.

4. State of Vermont Certified Vehicle Inspector certification required or must obtain

within six (6) months of employment.

5. Must pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug test.

6. Must be able to pass random CDL drug testing through duration of employment.

Knowledge & Experience

1. Thorough knowledge of the tools, equipment and procedures used in motor

equipment repair and maintenance.

2. Ability to locate, diagnose and repair a wide variety of equipment.

3. Must be able to work in a team environment.

4. Excellent communication skills , written and oral.

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions associated with this type of work and environmental hazards, if any, that may be

encountered in performing the duties of this position.

Internal: Internal work may include occasional work performed in a climate-

controlled office environment, where exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold,

poor ventilation, fumes and gases is very limited. The noise level is moderate and

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includes sounds of normal off