Employment Application

Mechanic

 
Position: Mechanic           Reports to: Water Distribution Director
Summary: Tahlequah Public Works Authority is operated for the general welfare, safety, and health of the City of Tahlequah and the citizens thereof through the furnishing of adequate water, sewer, and electrical services. A Mechanic Lead performs routine mechanical work including maintenance and repair of all vehicles and equipment.
 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs maintenance and repairs on all cars, pickups, trucks, backhoes, air compressors and all support equipment for TPWA
• Inspects all vehicles and equipment periodically and schedules needed maintenance through the department supervisors
• Drives mechanic truck and responds to calls for repairs on vehicles and equipment that has broken down on-the-job
• Maintains operation and care of all tools and equipment in the mechanic shop
• Reports any major malfunctions and makes necessary repair recommendations to department supervisors who will authorizes purchases
• Receives trouble calls and makes repairs at night and on weekends or holidays
• Performs inventory on an regular basis and on annual Year End Inventory prior to audit
• Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties inside and outside
• Adheres to company policies and procedures, including regular and timely attendance, appropriate dress code, and ensuring a safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Field Operations for Water Distribution.

 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Two to three (2-3) years in a mechanic shop or vocational experience
• Must possess a valid State of Oklahoma driver’s license and satisfactory driving record acceptable by TPWA’s insurance carrier
• Ability to receive and process written and oral instructions and ability to communicate clearly with the same skills
• Ability to work in extreme weather (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc) for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to keep records, mathematic computations, and reporting
• Strong time management, organization, and planning skills preferred
• Willingness to comply with all applicable State and Federal Laws, as well as all Authority Policies and Procedures
• May be required to work overtime and be on-call
• Performs strenuous laboring tasks for prolonged periods under extreme conditions
• Great customer service skills required

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moves, lifts, carries, and places materials and supplies weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds on a frequent basis without assistance
• Frequently reaches overhead and below the knees, including pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, crouching, and twisting with or without bearing weight
• Frequently required to squat, kneel, or climb
• Continuous repetitive motion with hand(s) and arm(s), such as grasping, gripping, and turning
• Stands and/or walks continuously throughout shift, rarely sitting during shift
• Visually locates materials and other objects, as well as verifies information, often in small print

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily exposed to outside work with variations in heat, cold, ice/snow, rain, dust, and humidity
• Exposure to chemicals in day-to-day operation

 
**THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITVE POSITION.