Employment Opportunities

To be considered for future employment,

Please send completed application and resumes to: Attn: Colleen Aguirre, MBA, Administrator; LAKE COUNTY ENGINEER, 105 Main Street, Suite A205, Painesville, Ohio 44077 OR AT [email protected]

**A drug screen and/or physical may be required for employment with the Lake County Engineer’s Department**

MECHANIC HELPER

STARTING SALARY: $27.00/hour plus $0.75/hour tool allowance

Requirement: CDL

Position Objective

The primary objective of this position is to assist mechanics in maintaining and repairing construction-related equipment and vehicles for the Lake County Engineer’s Department.

Qualifications

The person in this position shall have (at minimum) a high school diploma or equivalent.
The person in this position shall have a valid Ohio Drivers’ License with a minimum Class B CDL.

Essential Functions

Performs intermediate skilled work maintaining and repairing automotive fleet and small equipment.
Performs inspections, repairs and maintenance of small engines, automobiles, trucks, and various other equipment.
Regular maintenance duties including but not limited to: lubricating, changing oil, checking/replacing batteries, repairing or replacing tires, fan belts, hoses, tune-ups, brake adjustments, alternator and/or water pump replacements.
Repair and safe operation of all motor vehicles and equipment to be worked on including but not limited to: gas and diesel engine overhaul/replacement, transmission repair, clutch installation, body work, miscellaneous painting, welding, brake overhaul/replacement as well as other work as required.
Performs tune-ups on cars, trucks, tractors, and small engines.
Diagnoses and repairs heating and air conditioning systems.
Troubleshoots and repairs electrical controls and motors.
Inspects and repairs suspension and exhaust systems.
Assists in the overhaul and replacement of major drive chain components such as engines, transmissions, etc.
Assists in ordering and obtaining necessary parts and supplies.
Assists with loading and unloading of warehouse supply trucks.
Performs welding services as needed.
Provides assistance to other crews as needed.
Performs road service calls.
Proficient operation of wreckers.
Maintains and repairs shop tools and equipment assigned for use.
Maintains the work area in good, clean order.
Performs various other duties as assigned by Supervisor to assist the County Engineer in carrying out the functions, duties and responsibilities of the Department.
This position is subject to call-outs, night shift, and mandatory overtime.
Punctuality and regular attendance is an expectation of performance.
Must maintain a current CDL, insurability, and maintain physical standards appropriate to license requirements.

Job Requirements

This position requires: technical skills and the ability to perform and adapt to a variety of assignments; a comprehensive knowledge and experience with preventative maintenance on a wide variety of equipment and vehicles; a proficiency in the repair and safe operation of all motor vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions in equipment repair works.
Knowledge of all motor vehicles and equipment used by the County Engineer’s Department and the limitation of same.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to read and write the English language.
Ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
Ability to keep good records.
Ability to comprehend mechanical, electrical and hydraulic plans.
Basic knowledge and ability to use welding equipment.
Knowledge of general safety rules, regulations and state laws regarding motor vehicle operations.
The ability to get along well with others and carry out oral and/or written instructions.

Physical Effort and Working Conditions

Work is performed mostly in a garage environment, and occasionally in inside and/or outside environments with occasional exposure to extremes in outdoor temperatures and weather conditions.
Work involves exposure to noise, vibrations, moving objects, job hazards and atmospheric conditions including but not limited to exposure to fumes, oil, dirt, grease, dust, acid, chemicals, and burns; other unfavorable health and safety factors are frequently present.
The position requires physical exertion necessitating full and unrestrictive body movements and use of all limbs and major muscle groups.
Employees in this position are required, for frequent and/or prolonged periods, to walk, stand, balance, bend, stoop, squat, climb, reach, crouch, kneel, push, pull, lift (up to 50 lbs.), finger, grasp, and assemble or fabricate parts at or within arm’s length.
Visual acuity is required for safety and work-related reasons due to the fact that the incumbent must manipulate tools and objects, exercise hand-eye coordination, perceive depth and color, visually inspect small defects and/or small parts, use a variety of measuring devices
Hearing is required to accurately perceive information at normally spoken levels, use communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideas, work in close proximity to heavy motorized equipment and various power tools.

MECHANIC

Starting Salary: $29.50/hour plus $0.75/hour tool allowance