ORDER NO. 20582
APPROVAL OF JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ROAD AND
BRIDGE DEPARTMENT/MECHANIC HELPER
On this the 23rd day of September 1991, upon motion made by
Commissioner Holekamp, seconded by Commissioner Oehler, the
Court unanimously approved by a vot• of 4-0-0, to approve and
accept the job description for a Mechanic Helper at Pay Group
of 12, in the the Road and Bridge Department.
COMM i SS I ONERS' COURT AGE. FDA REQUEST
PEASE FURN i SH ONE OR I G i NAL AND FIVE COP! ES OF TH i S REQUEST AND
DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT
MADE BY: Leonard o~~:,,, ,~ OFFICE: Rgad & Bridge
MEETING DATE: ASP= tPmhPr ~3, ~ ~~1 TiME PREFERRED:
A,M,
SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) Approval of job description for
Road & Bridge mechanic helper
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: YES ~ if needed) NO
PLEASE STATE REASON
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
PERSONNEL MATTER - NAME OF EMPLOYE:
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT
10 minutes
Leonard Odom Jr.
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance
with Article 6252-17 is as follows:
* Meetings held on second Monday: 12:00 P.M. previous Wednesday
~ Meetings heid on Thursdays: 5:00 P.M. previous Thrusday
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON : ~
All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if
adequate ~lntormatlon has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action
at time of Court meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards
your request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request
Guidelines.
JOB DESCRIPTION
CLASS NO.
OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY
Skilled Craft
PAY GROUP: 12
~O,$ TITLE: N~CHANIC I~.I.PER
FLSA: NONEXEMPT
QBJECTIVE: To insure efficient operation and timely repair of county
vehicles and equipment.
ORGANIZATIONAL RII.ATIONSI~IIPS:
1. Revor~g to: Mechanic Foreman
2. Directs: May Supervise S.W.A.P. or Community Service Workers
3. th r: Depending upon assignment, has contact with other County
personnel and parts suppliers.
This is a responsible position which requires mechanical ability.
Duties include performing preventive maintenance and repairs on County
vehicles and heavy equipment; and operating vehicles and heavy equipment
for County Road and Bridge construction and repair.
Performs oil changes, battery checks, fire and lubrication checks, along
with other preventive maintenance on county automotive and mechanical
equipment and machinery such as trucks, tractors, maintainers, dozers,
front-end loaders, etc;
Helps Mechanic overhaul motors, transmissions, differentials, brakes, etc;
May tow vehicles into shop for repairs if necessary;
Does flat repair;
Inspects vehicles and determines if repairs or needed.
Performs repair work on county vehicles listed above using hoist, hand
tools, gauges, drills, grinding wheels, testing devices, welder, torch, and
such other tools and equipment as may be necessary at the shop and in the
field.
Performs welding, braising, soldering as needed;
Test drives vehicles after repair to insure that they are in proper working
condition;
Orders and picks up parts and supplies as needed;
May operate various vehicles and equipment for road construction and
maintenance.
May perform repairs on stalled vehicles or equipment in the field;
May drive service truck or be assigned to mechanic; and performs such
other duties as may be assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Good working knowledge of and ability to operate machinery and to
perform a wide variety of mechanical repairs on many different vehicles;
ability to work with a variety of power and hand tools;
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
High School graduate or equivalent or Buff cient education to read and
write plus at least one years experience as a mechanic preferred but not
necessary.
or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE REOUIRED:
If driving is required a valid Texas Motor Vehicle Commercial Operators
License. Minimum Class B with a good driving record would be necessary.
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