Mechanic II - FLEET MANAGEMENT

Department:  FLEET MANAGEMENT

Pay:  $21.54 per hour  

Work Schedule: m-f 7-4  

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.  For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

Maintains and repairs County vehicles and equipment one ton and over and heavy equipment.  Performs routine maintenance and diagnostic checks to ensure vehicles operate under the conditions in which they were designed.  Must have ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.

Perform preventative maintenance on medium duty and heavy equipment and vehicles used by Public Works

• Perform basic service work, oil changes, brake inspection and tire inspection and replacement if necessary and any repairs deemed necessary following vehicle inspection.

Perform all diagnostic inspections and drivability inspections on vehicles

• Drivability inspection, including check engine light diagnosis ABS diagnosis, Air Bag diagnosis and various control module problems.
• Ability to diagnose electrical issues, brake issues
• Will be available for on call snow removal duty when assigned

Perform special projects as needed in shop

• Installing new technology in vehicles
• Mechanical damage in wrecked vehicles
• Up-fitting Public Works equipment when needed
• Decommissioning retired vehicles for auction

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. Two years’ experience as a Mechanic I or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid Kansas driver’s license without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications: ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification.

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