Preventive Maintenance Mechanic

City of Norwalk, CT - Norwalk, CT

Full-time

Norwalk, CT

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Performs preventive maintenance services and mechanical work in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of diesel and gasoline powered City vehicles, trucks, heavy and light equipment, small engines and related mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Fleet Services Manager or his designee.
• Receives oral or written instructions from the Fleet Services Manager, or his designee.
• Plans and organizes work procedures using repair manuals, charts and experience.
• Operates all City vehicles and equipment as necessary.
• Discusses vehicle performance with operators.
• Uses lifts or jacks to analyze, test, inspect and diagnose problems.
• Functions as a preventive maintenance mechanic on any equipment in the field or at any shop the City operates.
• Mounts, services and repairs snow removal equipment.
• Uses mechanics hand tools and power equipment to remove, disassemble, repair, rebuild or replace defective parts or units.
• Installs any safety or emergency equipment on vehicles.
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance work including tune-ups, lubrications, oil changes and tire changing and balancing.
• Follows standard safety procedures and regulations in the automotive industry.
• Completes all work orders and reports status of vehicles and equipment to the Fleet Services Manager.
• Requisitions materials, parts and supplies from the Automotive Stores Clerk.
• Recommends to the Fleet Services Director and prepares vehicles and equipment for repair work by private vendors.
• Repairs and maintains power motors, snowblowers, pumps, grass mowers and other mechanical equipment.
• Makes safety inspections of City vehicles.
• Operates all equipment and performs general maintenance as required.
• Assists in snow and ice control operations when directed.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the operation, repair and maintenance of motor vehicles, heavy equipment and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to use computers and automotive diagnostic tools.
• Ability to interpret drawings, diagrams, specifications and equipment manuals.
• Ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing 25-50 pounds.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain or snow.
• A high school diploma or completion of a vocational technical school program in automotive repair or the equivalent.
• Two years experience in automotive maintenance or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B.