<p>Location:</p> <p>1700 S 10th Street - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060</p> <p>Hamilton County is one of Indiana's fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from "Best Cities to Relocate To" and "Best City to Raise a Family" to "Healthiest County in Indiana" and "Happiest Suburbs in the Nation". Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>POSITION DESCRIPTION</p> <p>COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA</p> <p>POSITION: Mechanic</p> <p>DEPARTMENT: Highway</p> <p>WORK SCHEDULE: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., M-F, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-Th in summer</p> <p>STATUS: Full-time</p> <p>FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt</p> <p>HOURLY PAY: $32.4985 per hour</p> <p>To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>Incumbent serves as Mechanic for the Highway Department, responsible for maintaining and repairing department equipment and vehicles.</p> <p>DUTIES:</p> <p>Performs adjustments, preventive maintenance and repairs on department equipment, tools and vehicles, such as oil and filter changes, tune-ups and brake jobs.</p> <p>Operates equipment and vehicles to analyze malfunctions in the garage and at work sites as needed, including observing, listening, and identifying problem source and solution.</p> <p>Removes and rebuilds/repairs various parts as needed, including engines, transmissions, rear ends, brakes, lights, and hydraulics. Performs various mechanical trades in repairing parts, including welding, brazing, torch cutting, wiring, and machining.</p> <p>Installs added features on new vehicles and equipment as needed, such as hitches, plow frames, and underbody mounting.</p> <p>Maintains detailed records of maintenance/repair activity, including work description, parts and cost.</p> <p>Maintains clean and orderly work areas, including sweeping, removing trash and debris, and returning tools to proper storage locations.</p> <p>Orders and picks up parts as needed.</p> <p>Periodically performs duties of Garage Foreman in his/her absence.</p> <p>Periodically attends job-related training.</p> <p>Serves on 24-hour call for emergencies.</p> <p>Performs related duties as assigned.</p> <p>I. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:</p> <p>Associate Degree in automobile or truck mechanics or related area, and a minimum of three years of relevant experience.</p> <p>Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of department and OSHA safety policies and procedures, and ability to properly operate a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles, such as hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, drills, power saws, drill press, post hole digger, air compressor, grinder, cutting torch, welding equipment, tap/die sets, shovels, rakes, broom, sander, air tools, hedge trimmer, pruner, backhoe, dump/pickup/fork trucks, snow plow, front-end loader, paver, bush hog, gradall, grader, compaction roller, riding and push mowers, tractor, jack hammer.</p> <p>Working knowledge of and ability to perform various mechanical trades, including welding, torch cutting, brazing, and wiring.</p> <p>Ability to physically and safely perform assigned duties, which may involve standing on concrete for long periods, working in cramped/awkward positions for long periods, hearing mechanical sounds, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighing more than 50 pounds, crouching/kneeling, bending, reaching, and handling/grasping objects.</p> <p>Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.</p> <p>Ability to read and interpret detailed prints, sketches, specifications, technical manuals, instruments, gauges, and dials.</p> <p>Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.</p> <p>Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.</p> <p>Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.</p> <p>Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and parts vendors, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.</p> <p>Ability to occasionally work extended, weekend and/or evening hours, and occasionally travel out of town for training, but not overnight.</p> <p>Ability to serve on 24-hour call and respond swiftly, rationally and decisively to emergency situations.</p> <p>Possession of a valid Indiana Class A commercial driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.</p> <p>II. RESPONSIBILITY:</p> <p>Incumbent performs varied, relatively complex duties with moderate supervision, often referring to technical manuals and schematics. Incumbent's duties require moderate care and skill to protect tools and equipment, and prevent injury to self and others. Incumbent must wear proper attire and utilize personal protective equipment, including but nor limited to hearing protection, eye protection, and safety vests when appropriate.</p> <p>III. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:</p> <p>Incumbent communicates with co-workers and parts vendors for the purpose of exchanging information.</p> <p>Incumbent reports directly to Garage Foreman.</p> <p>IV. PHYSICAL EFFORT:</p> <p>Incumbent's duties involve continuous physical exertion, standing on concrete for long periods, working in cramped/awkward positions for long periods, hearing mechanical sounds, pushing/ pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighing more than 50 pounds, crouching/kneeling, bending, reaching, and handling/grasping objects.</p> <p>V. WORKING CONDITIONS:</p> <p>Incumbent performs a majority of duties in a garage and periodically outdoors, and is frequently exposed to hazards normally associated with auto maintenance and repair, such as heavy equipment, moving parts, noise, dust, grease, fumes, fuels, cleaning chemicals, and working on ladders and on top of equipment. Incumbent periodically performs duties outdoors and is occasionally exposed to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and traffic. In responding to emergency situations, incumbent may be exposed to such hazards as downed power lines and/or fallen trees. Safety precautions must be followed at all times to avoid injury to self and others.</p> <p>Incumbent occasionally works extended, evening and/or weekend hours, and occasionally travels out of town for training, but not overnight. Incumbent serves on 24-hour call for emergencies.</p> <p>APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT</p> <p>The job description for the position of Mechanic for the Highway Department describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description, and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.</p> <p>Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.</p>