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Town Of Windsor Fleet Mechanic III in Windsor, Colorado
Description Hiring Range: $29.67 - $32.64 per hour, depending on experience/qualifications.
Work Schedule: Generally, 40 or more hours per week - typically 7:00 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday, with some evenings, weekends, and holiday events as needed. On-call scheduling will occur as required.
The Fleet Mechanic (III) is required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town's PRIDE philosophies and the town's Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED The Fleet Mechanic III works under the direct supervision of the Fleet Manager to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects while working in the office and shop, for both routine and complex circumstances.
SUPERVISION/LEADERSHIP EXERCISED No supervisory responsibilities or control exercised.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The Fleet Mechanic III is assigned specific tasks, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles and requirements as determined by the Town, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulation and practices. Incumbents in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive
Performs maintenance and journey level mechanical repairs on all town Fleet units consisting of light duty trucks and automobiles, heavy duty trucks and equipment, turf and agricultural equipment, and small engine equipment in a timely manner. These include but are not limited to dump trucks, tractors, backhoes, street sweepers, sewer equipment, pickups, trailers, forklift, passenger vehicles, police vehicles, as well as electric vehicles. Repairs may be performed in the shop environment or in the Performs Department of Transportation inspections on all commercial vehicles as defined by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards. Assists manager in assigning and monitors preventive maintenance and repair work to other mechanics in accordance with a regular schedule, aids technicians with vehicle repair problems, and coordinates additional sublet repairs as needed. Properly diagnoses, vehicle and equipment mechanical defects and determines proper solutions. Repairs/rebuilds broken, worn, defective, inefficient, or unsafe vehicle and equipment components including braking, suspension, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, heating/cooling, and engine systems using approved ASE methods and practices. Works with Fleet Manager to design OEM and aftermarket upfitting solutions to provide utilization options for customers. Installs OEM and aftermarket accessories into new and existing vehicles as directed by Fleet Manager. Use of fabrication skills as needed to achieve necessary repairs and modifications in areas of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, metalwork, and other areas of vehicle and equipment operations. Performs pre-and post-trip inspections, preventative maintenance checks and minor repairs on division's equipment and other town vehicles to ensure they operate properly. Safely drive and operate equipment Town of Windsor vehicles and equipment for preventative maintenance services. Lubricate moving parts, refills fluids, and replaces belts, hoses, wiper blades, and tires. Complies with the proper storage, use, and disposal of hazardous fuels, oils, lubricants, and cleaners. Assists manager in coordinating Fleet operations activities with Town staff such as field staff, division supervisors/managers, PD Lieutenants, Commanders, etc., along with outside vendors, contractors, and local agencies as required. Assists manager in making specifications before ordering and overseeing the purchasing and inventory of fuel management (gasoline, DEF, and diesel fuel supply), and lubricant systems, along with leet parts storeroom. Assists manager in monitoring and maintaining the Town's wash bay and electric vehicle charging stations. Assists manager in disposing of older Fleet units and ordering and acquiring new vehicles and equipment per Town specs for Capital fleet additions and replacements. Assists manager with administrative tasks associated with ordering, selling, and sending vehicles out for wide array of preventative maintenance (PM's) services to complex maintenance. Assists manager with all necessary practices that are followed when it comes to fleet vehicle registration within Weld County. Documents all services performed, as well as recording any parts and supplies ordered/used in accordance with established record-keeping procedures. Performs snow operation tasks by shoveling, plowing, removing, and hauling snow and ice, along with applying deicers to streets and roads. Clean equipment and Public Services Facility shops and yard areas as necessary. Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town. Responds to emergencies or after-hours call-outs as needed. Performs a variety of heavy laboring activities including the use of hand tools, light power equipment, and heavy construction and maintenance equipment. Inputs daily work data into a computer and maintains records of work performed. Perform and foster an environment of safe work practices and report safety issues promptly to the direct supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.