About the Department

Job Description
Inspects diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in motorized equipment including automobiles trucks tractors and a variety of equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions
Evaluates mechanical problems in vehicles and equipment using diagnostic tools. Performs automotive and equipment repairs to include general overhaul on motors; hydraulic systems; electrical systems and pumps and brakes. Performs emergency repairs in the field as necessary. Assists with ordering parts; materials and equipment and assists in maintenance of shop area. Performs other duties as assigned.

Training; Experience and/or Other Requirements
Must be able to read; understand and follow written and verbal instructions; use good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly. Three (3) years’ experience in automotive repair with knowledge and skills in the repair of light; medium and heavy equipment. Acceptable Equivalency: Combination of education; training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the essential job duties

Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds; push; pull and/or drag up to 150 pounds of equipment and/or materials; climbs; crawls; kneels; squats; stoops; stands; sits; and bends when driving or maintaining equipment; hear and see clearly when working around equipment or in traffic. Works outdoors in extreme temperatures and inclement weather with some exposure to dust; fumes; noise; mechanical; electrical; and chemical hazards while using proper safety precautions. 

Additional Information
All City employees are required in the course and scope of their employment to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Kingsville’s citizens. City employees must be able to work immediately before during and/or immediately after an emergency. All positions require the following: 1) valid driver’s license 2) satisfactory driving record and 3) proof of eligibility to legally work in the U.S. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination drug screen and background investigation.

Disclaimer
The information listed above reflects minimum standards and illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job functions requirements or tasks does not exclude them from the job if the work is similar related or a logical extension of the work assigned.