Salary: $25.00 HourlyLocation : Mount Vernon, OHJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 220000130Department: EngineerDivision: Engineer HighwayOpeningDate: 03/14/2024Objectives The Knox County Engineer's Office is seeking a full-time Mechanic I to join their team. This is a classified, bargaining unit position. Among their many duties, a Mechanic I inspects, tests, repairs and maintains fuel engines, conducts preventative maintenance on equipment, operates welding equipment and cutting torches, snow removal, and minor body work on equipment. Knox County offers competitive wages, excellent benefits including paid time off and comprehensive insurance coverage. Knox County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. * Please note the starting pay rate is a probationary wage. Must meet minimum qualifications to apply. Essential Functions 35% Inspects, tests, repair and maintain diesel/gasoline fuel engines, electrical, hydraulic, intake, exhaust and related systems; rewiring and adjusting as required; replacing parts such as pressure hoses/fittings, universal joints, carrier bearings and drive shafts as necessary; replace worn bearings, install piston rings, replace clutch discs and pressures plates and other similar activities.20% Performs preventative maintenance including, but not limited to changing oil and filters; checking and maintaining proper fluid levels such as antifreeze and power steering; charging/replacing batteries; lubricating moving parts; winterizing activities and other related duties.10% Operates welding equipment and cutting torches to weld and/or cut snowplows, sand spreaders, mowers and other items as needed; dismantle, constructs, repairs and/or maintains bridges, culverts, guardrails and related appurtenances utilizing welding equipment.10% Performs snow removal activities and spreads salt and/or sand for snow and ice control.10% Performs minor body work and change/repair tires as necessary.10% Maintain accurate records (written and computerized) to include maintenance and service reports, order reports, and similar records.5% Maintain a clean and orderly work area in accordance with departmental guidelines.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Incumbent works under general supervision and follows established policies, procedures, work methods, directives and terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Caution and appropriate safety measures must be exercised when carrying out duties to prevent injury to self, others, and property. Must maintain a telephone at place of residence or a cellular phone. Perform all of the duties of Highway Worker I and all other duties as assigned.This position description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent. Job Standards Must possess a valid high school diploma or GED; training in diesel engines/construction equipment repair, welding, cutting processes, and fabrication or related work experience. Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver's License. Ability to: interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form and to communicate in common English language; maintain accurate detailed daily records; correctly analyze, identify and solve mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems malfunctions in various county vehicles and construction equipment; interpret and act upon writing instructions, policies and procedures pertaining to work orders and other related assigned duties; to use computer programs to diagnose problems with diesel engines and/or electrical systems; maintain accurate written and computer records reflecting work performed and parts and materials used.Supplemental Information EQUIPMENT OPERATED:All light and heavy equipment; diagnostic testing equipment; two-way radio; a variety of small hand/power tools; welding equipment, computer with applicable computer software.INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:Incumbent's work effort involves prolonged and frequent sitting; walking; climbing; standing; balancing; pushing; pulling; lifting; carrying; bending; kneeling; stooping; hammering; tamping; shoveling and crouching activities using all major muscle groups; must be able to lift 50 pounds. Neck mobility is necessary when operating equipment and/or vehicles. Incumbent must have full and unrestricted use of arms, wrists and fingers to work with and adjust engines and their integral parts; to reach and work with unexposed parts, to use various tools, both manual and power. Must have full and unrestricted use of hip joints, legs and feet to climb up on and down from heavy equipment and to lie on creeper.Job Location: Work may be performed inside a garage/shop area or outdoors in the field; incumbent is exposed to loud noise, dirt, grease, vibrations, acid, electrical and mechanical hazards, chemicals, burns, dust, and periodically to extremes in outside temperatures and weather conditions; exposure to unfavorable health and safety factors such as chemicals, battery acid and recoil from pressurized hoses is frequently present; normal vision, including color and depth perception, and hearing acuity are required due to working on/around and testing heavy motorized equipment; incumbent may be exposed to eye strain in some circumstances and is required to wear personal protective equipment as required while performing work activities.Knox County offers a complete package to full-time employees including: health care, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.To learn more, visit our Benefits Page. 01 Date available to start work: 02 Desired salary: 03 Have you ever worked for Knox County? If yes, please gives dates and position title. 04 Do you have any commitments (i.e., second job, school, etc.) which might interfere with your employment should you be selected? If yes, please explain. 05 Do you possess a valid Driver's License? If yes, please list the issuing state. 06 Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? If yes, list Class. 07 Do you possess any endorsements with your CDL? (Hazmat, Tanker*, Tanker/Hazmat, Double/Triple Trailers, Passenger, School Bus.) *Tanker is required endorsement for CDL positions, however you may obtain this endorsement within a reasonable amount of time if selected to fill one of the applicable employment positions. 08 Are you a veteran of the U.S. Military? Yes or No, and if yes, what branch?If you are a veteran, please include dates of service, rank at discharge, type of discharge, and explain discharge if other than honorable. 09 I understand and accept that, depending upon the position for which I am applying, if I am employed by Knox County, my employment may be for no definite period of time and I may be terminated, with or without cause or notice at any time, at the opinion of either Knox County, or myself. I understand that no representative of Knox County, other than an Appointing Authority, has any authority to enter into any agreement or to make any agreement with me contrary to the foregoing, except that an Appointing Authority of Knox County may do so in writing under specific limited circumstances.
10 I understand and accept that, if I am selected for employment, my initial and continued employment may be conditioned upon my passing any medical examination that the employer deems necessary to determine whether I can physically perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation when necessary. I understand and accept that this will include drug, alcohol, or substance abuse testing.
11 If employed, I understand and accept that, depending on the department in which I am applying for employment, I may be required to work evening or night shifts including weekends, be on call, and/or work mandatory overtime hours. I also understand and accept that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the Knox County Appointing Authority.
12 I understand and accept that if any information required in this application is found to be falsified or intentionally excluded, my application may be disqualified from further consideration. I further understand and accept that if I am employed by a Knox County Appointing Authority, I may be subject to disciplinary action, including termination, if any information required by this application has been falsified or intentionally excluded.
13 I understand and accept that the employer requires a high degree of integrity and confidentiality of its employees. I understand that the employer will use screening procedures to evaluate my qualifications and suitability for employment, including but not limited to interviews, criminal record checks, driving record checks, written testing, reference checks, background investigations, psychological evaluations, and drug testing. I also acknowledge that I may be subject to other screening procedures not specifically listed above, and that may be a prerequisite to my appointment.
14 I hereby authorize the employers, schools, and personal references named in this application to provide information regarding me to the employer. I further authorize the release of personal, academic, and other records to the employer.
15 I solemnly swear that all of the information furnished in this employment application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I understand that any misrepresentation or falsification of the information provided may lead to withdrawal of an employment offer or termination following employment. I recognize that my future employment with the employer will be jeopardized if I engage in substance abuse, illegal drug abuse, or alcohol abuse. Any background check conducted as part of the hiring process shall be in compliance with State and Federal law, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act and EEOC Enforcement guidelines and Knox County policies. Applicants are hereby advised that State and Federal law may disqualify an individual with a particular criminal history from employment in certain positions. Reference the following link to view a summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act: Therefore, in consideration of my employment application being reviewed and considered by a Knox County, Ohio, Appointing Authority, I, being at least 18 years of age and under no legal disability on behalf of my heirs and assigns, hereby release and hold harmless Knox County, Ohio and any of its agents, employees, Appointing Authorities, related officials from any and all liability, whatever type and nature, resulting from the administration of any such screening procedures and/or release of the results there from.By typing your name - you are effectively agreeing and signing this application. Required Question