Lead Highway Mechanic

Steuben County

Angola, IN

Estimated pay: Est. $19–$29/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

**COUNTY OF STEUBEN, INDIANA**

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POSITION

Lead Mechanic**

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DEPARTMENT

Highway**

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WORK SCHEDULE

7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., M-F**

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JOB CATEGORY

LTC (Labor, Trades and Crafts)**

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STATUS

Full-Time**

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FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt**

**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. Steuben 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 the accommodation would present an undue hardship.**

Incumbent serves as Lead Mechanic for the Steuben County Highway Department and is responsible for supervising mechanics on maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles used for maintaining County roads and right of way.

**DUTIES****:**

Supervises and directs assigned mechanics, involving planning and delegating work assignments, evaluating job performance, assisting other mechanics as needed, and coordinating safety training.

Schedules and performs adjustments, preventive maintenance and repairs on Department equipment, tools, and vehicles, according to warranties, mileage, and use, such as oil and filter changes, tune-ups, brake jobs and maintaining detailed records of maintenance and repair activities.

Analyzes and inspects equipment and vehicle malfunctions, including observing, listening, and identifying problem sources and solutions, including maintaining detailed records.

Removes, 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, including welding, brazing, torch cutting, wiring and machining. Designs, fabricates and installs added features on new vehicles and equipment as needed, such as hitches, plow frames and underbody mounting.

Operates a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles in performance of duties, such as wrenches, screw drivers, hammers, air compressor, paint gun, grinder, welding equipment, cutting torch, engine hoist, drill press, hydraulic jack, tap and die sets, tractors, graders, Gradeall, paving machine, loader, and backhoe.

Maintains inventory of supplies, parts, and tools, and orders parts for maintenance. repair, and orders fluids for Department equipment and vehicles, including motor and hydraulic oils, transmission and power steering oils, gasoline and anti-freeze. Delivers fuel to job sites for vehicles and equipment.

Ensures completion of claims and compliance with approved budget.

Maintains clean and orderly work areas, including sweeping, removing trash and debris and returning tools to proper storage locations.

Performs duties of Equipment Operator, Truck Driver, Laborer as needed, including performing manual labor and operating heavy equipment and trucks in clearing and repairing roads, distributing sand, salt, asphalt and stone, clearing brush, shoveling and raking materials, and serving on-call.

Maintains current knowledge of Department equipment by reading related publications and technical manuals.

Performs related duties as assigned.

**I.** **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGES****:**

High school diploma or HSE and three (3) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and diesel engine experience preferred.

Possession of and/or ability to obtain and maintain required certifications such as Completion of Auto/Diesel Mechanic.

Thorough knowledge of and ability to perform various mechanical trades, including welding, torch cutting, brazing, wiring, hydraulics, fabrication and machining.

Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department safety policies and procedures, including OSHA guidelines and safety precautions practices.

Working knowledge of standard road repair and maintenance policies and practices, with ability to complete assigned repair and maintenance duties and apply appropriate procedures accordingly.

Working knowledge of and ability to perform adjustments, preventive maintenance and repairs on Department equipment, tools, and vehicles, according to warranties, mileage, and use, such as oil and filter changes, tune-ups, brake jobs and maintaining detailed records of maintenance and repair activities.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and to prepare detailed reports as required.

Working knowledge of standard filing systems and ability to create and maintain accurate and organized files and records.

Ability to perform duties of Equipment Operator, Truck Driver, and Laborer.

Ability to supervise and direct assigned staff, involving planning and delegating work assignments, evaluating job performance, assisting other mechanics as needed, and coordinating safety training.

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