Maintenance Person III

Performs difficult skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive and construction equipment; does related work as required.

Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Shop Supervisor.

• Services equipment; Diagnoses mechanical problems, determines required repair of replacement of parts; Plans work procedures using charts and technical manuals;
• Installs rings and bearings and effects proper adjustment;
• Overhauls and repairs carburetors and clutches;
• Performs repairs and replacements on diesel driven equipment;
• Repairs and overhauls engines, brakes, ignition and fuel systems, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, front and rear axle assemblies;
• Tunes motors using standard testing equipment;
• Takes down, repairs and reassembles air compressors, pumps and related equipment;
• Lays out and fabricates parts; Repairs damaged parts;
• Operates air arc, plasma cutter, mig and arc welders;
• Does electrical and hydraulic work on equipment, troubleshoots hydraulic and electrical problems, repairs or replaces defective parts, repairing and adjusting lights, and repairing generators and starters;
• Performs custodial duties in shop area;
• Operates service truck, performs field repairs as required;
• Operates construction equipment when assigned;
• Operates snow removal equipment, spreads salt and sand;
• Performs other road, bridge and drainage work as assigned;
• Operates lowboy; Performs routine welding repair and maintenance;
• Assist in towing and recovery;
• Performs related tasks as required;
• Attends schools of instruction and meetings as required.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in repairing automotive and power-driven equipment.  Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship.

Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License and maintain throughout duration of employment.

Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, DOT drug test and criminal background check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair of passenger cars, trucks, construction and maintenance equipment including auto and truck diagnostic scanners; thorough knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery; ability to diagnose defects in the drive trains, chassis and other components of automotive equipment; ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems; ability to interpret work from sketches, diagrams and installation and repair charts; ability to understand and follow instructions in both oral and written form.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements:

Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds; ability to climb steps, ability to squat, stoop; ability to be on feet for a minimum of one hour; ability to sit in same position for extended period of time; ability to reach above head; ability to withstand extremes of temperature, all with reasonable accommodation