Definition
Under immediate supervision, is responsible for assisting fully-skilled mechanics in making repairs to a diversified fleet of cars, trucks, and other similar equipment; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Work
Performs preventive maintenance on motorized equipment by checking fluid levels, checking lights and safety equipment, lubricating equipment, changing oil, and filters;
Assists in removing packer blades, hydraulic lines, and components;
Assists in repairs to brake systems, street sweeper and snow removal equipment, firefighting apparatuses, and medic vehicles;
Assists in locating and repairing trouble in electrical systems;
Assists in aligning wheels;
Assists in making repairs on various types of light equipment such as push mowers, wood chippers, weed eaters, sprayers, or generators;
Uses a variety of equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters, gauges of various sorts, and other testing equipment;
Applies and removes decals to new and used vehicles;
Drives to various locations to pick up repair parts as required;
Maintains and prepares records and reports as required;
Drives to various locations to assist with making repairs as required;
Operates a computer and related software needed;
Cleans work area after completion of job;
May make road tests to locate defects in motor vehicles;
May drive commercial motor vehicles that require a commercial driver’s license.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid driver’slicense.
By the completion of the probationary period, must possess a valid Class A commercial driver’slicense allowing the operation of vehicles with air brakes. Some positions may require the following endorsement(s): Passenger Transport (P), Hazardous Materials (H), and Tanker (N).
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 24-3464-V2
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Mykhaylo Rusetsky
Department of Public Utilities
Division of Water
910 Dublin Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-0297
E: mirusetsky@columbus.gov
Applicants may inspect and acquire a copy of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities EEO Plan by visiting the DPU website at http://utilities.columbus.gov/
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer