Mechanic

DescriptionDuties and ResponsibilitiesOperates the airport fleet repair shop; services and repairs all airport vehicles including many specialized pieces of equipment including snowplows, snow blowers, sprayers, public safety vehicles, sand spreaders, mowers, tractors, and many other items, both small and large;Prepares and recommends annual fleet repair budgetExperience with A/C systems and BUS diagnostics skillsFabricates special equipmentPerforms preventive maintenance on all vehicles on a scheduled basis;Installs accessory equipment oversee and directs assigned personnel;Maintains tool and work areas in a clean and orderly condition;Performs duties in accordance with the airport's safety rules and operating regulations and practices;Maintain complete parts inventory' ordering of materials and supplies;Reports irregularities and abnormal conditions;Assists in the training of other employees;Assists employees of equal or higher classification;Performs general airport maintenance,Operates snow removal equipment and perform snow removal duties as required.Keeps records, purchases, and stocks mission critical spare parts for the equipment used at the airport;Create, maintain, and update a comprehensive preventive maintenance /m schedule for all airport equipment. Provide input for long term vehicle replacement program to include end of life, replacement & acquisition of fleet vehicles.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of and ability to repair and maintain gasoline and diesel engine heavy-duty trucks and equipment. Ability to maintain records for vehicles, spare parts, maintenance schedules;Ability to oversee the work of others;Ability to learn airport operations related to on airfield driving and communications.Knowledge of airport fire trucks operation, repair & regulations of operation.Physical RequirementsMedium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objectsPhysical Activities ClimbingAscending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.Stooping/BendingBending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back musclesKneelingBending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Hand-arm Manipulation/ReachingManual control or manipulation of objects through hand and/or arm movements, which may or may not require continuous visual controlStandingParticularly for sustained periods of timeWalkingMoving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances. PushingUsing upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.PullingUsing upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.LiftingRaising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.Repetitive MotionsSubstantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.Finger ManipulationMaking careful finger movements in various types of activities; picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling; usually hand and arm are not involved to any great extent.BalancingMaintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.CrouchingBending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Eye-hand/Foot CoordinationThe coordination of hand and/or foot movements where the movement must be coordinated with what is seen.GraspingApplying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.FeelingPerceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.TalkingExpressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quicklyHearingAbility to receive detailed information through oral communicationVisual and Sound RequirementsNear-visual DifferentiationSeeing things within arms reachFar-visual DifferentiationSeeing differences in the details of objects, events or features beyond arm's reach.Depth PerceptionJudging the distance from observer to objects, or distances between objects in spaceColor PerceptionDifferentiating or identifying objects materials, or details thereof on the basis of color.Sound Pattern RecognitionRecognizing different patterns, or sequences of sounds.Sound DifferentiationRecognizing differences in sounds in terms of their loudness, pitch, and/or tone quality.Environmental Requirements Environmental ConditionDefinitionThe worker is subject to both environmental conditionsProtection from weather conditions and at times, no effective protection from weather conditions.The worker is subject to extreme coldTemperature below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.The worker is subject to extreme heatTemperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.The worker is subject to noiseThere is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.The worker is subject to hazardsIncludes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.The worker is subject to atmospheric conditionsOne or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.The worker is subject to oilsThere is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.RequirementsExperience and Education Requirements High school equivalent education with at least 3 years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, including heavy-truck and equipment;Position requires basic computer operations experience, including strong working knowledge of email, word processing and spreadsheet applications (Microsoft products desirable).Special Requirements Pass a pre-hire drug screen and random alcohol and drug testing Must be able to obtain a FWACAA-issued AOA Driving Privileges Pass federal fingerprint based criminal history background check Available for recall during non duty hours for emergencies, snow removal or other required duties Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License Class B or higher, or be able to obtain a Class B within 6 months.

Created: 2026-04-02