Blind Inc.

WORK PERFORMED/JOB FUNCTIONS: Maintain and repair all County equipment including performing preventative maintenance and recording maintenance and repairs. Perform maintenance and repair work in areas such as hydraulic and airbrake systems, electrical systems, tire repair and replacement, general tune-ups and maintenance, and vehicle exterior maintenance. Perform general mechanical servicing on numerous County cars, pick-up trucks, motor graders, cranes, dump trucks, snowplows, etc. Perform equipment fabrication when necessary. Perform complete overhauls on gas and diesel engines, automatic and standard transmissions, drivelines, hydraulic pumps, carburetors, motor graders, tandems, differentials, hydraulic motors, hoses, control valve bodies, etc. Clean and maintain the County maintenance shop in an orderly, efficient, and safe manner, and make building repairs as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Able to make independent judgments in the repair of equipment, must be familiar with all phases of mechanical repair and maintenance involving automobiles, light, and heavy equipment, communicate with people to convey or exchange professional information, interact with people, and receive general instructions. Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a motor grader, snowplow truck, backhoe, tractor, skid steer loader, and various trucks including a semi and tandem. Be able to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract; multiply and divide totals; determine time and weight; and interpret same as may be appropriate. Read a variety of documents including maps, vehicle maintenance manuals, policy manuals, sign manuals, and related guides. Complete reports, various documents, and designs with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires a high degree of mechanical ability and the knowledge and skill to implement mechanical repairs.