Delaware County

This document is used to provide a basic description of essential duties and other work elements
Job Title: Mechanic
Department: Highway Position Fund Account No.:
Division: Garage Job Category: LTC
Work Schedule: Winter (October-March): 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, M-F; Summer (April-September): 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM, M-Thurs Job Grade:
Reports to: Garage Foreman Status: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-exempt (OT eligible)
Effective Date: December 2023
Re-evaluation Date:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Delaware County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Mechanic for the Delaware County Highway Department, responsible for maintaining and repairing department equipment and vehicles.

DUTIES:

Performs adjustments, preventative maintenance, and repairs on department equipment, tools, and vehicles as assigned, including, but not limited to, oil and filter changes, tune-ups, and brake jobs either at the site of breakdowns or upon towing vehicles and equipment to county garage as appropriate.

Operates equipment and vehicles to analyze malfunction, including observing, listening, and identifying problem source and solution.

Removes and rebuilds and repairs various parts as needed, including engines, transmissions, rear ends, brakes, lights, and hydraulics. Performs various mechanical trades in repairing and fabricating parts, such as welding, torch cutting, and machining.

Installs added features on new vehicles and equipment as needed, such as hitches, plow frames, and underbody mounting.