The Heber City Mechanic performs a variety of journey mechanic level duties related to the mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair work on heavy equipment, heavy trucks, police vehicles, light vehicles, and small engines as needed to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair gas and/or diesel-powered vehicles. Performs Welding and machine fabrication.

Diagnoses and repairs, cleans, adjusts, and installs fuel, ignition, electrical, electronic, and cooling systems involving repair and replacement of such parts as carburetors and fuel pumps, starter motors, distributors, generators, voltage regulators, wiring, switches, batteries, and radiators, thermostats, water pumps, hydraulic systems, and brake systems.

Diagnoses, repairs, and overhauls power transmission systems, i.e., such parts as clutches, standard transmissions, differential units, front/rear axles, gears, bearings, universal joints, and hydraulics; diagnoses and repairs and adjusts steering mechanisms and other controls; road tests vehicles; drive trucks or equipment as required; inspects vehicles in the shop and field.

Installs and tests electrical and advanced electronic systems in vehicles as necessary; modifies such systems as required. Diagnoses and performs electrical, hydraulic, and other repairs in the field.

Performs preventive maintenance work on construction equipment, police cars, heavy trucks, street sweepers, automobiles, small engines, light trucks, and other equipment. Reads and interprets manuals, drawings, and specifications; estimates labor, material, and equipment and order parts required to complete assignments; diagnoses, repairs, and maintains vehicle air brakes, hydraulic systems, and associated power take-off equipment.

Operates equipment and drives City vehicles, trucks, and equipment as required. Tests and/or regularly operates heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. Observes safe work methods and utilize safety equipment related to the work.

Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its internal customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses and performs minor maintenance on hand, power, and shop tools and test equipment related to the work.

Creates reports of work performed; completes forms and maintains accurate maintenance records using an automated fleet information system. Implements and maintains an automated fleet program. Use of a computer to distribute memos and research products and diagnostic procedures; operates computer testing equipment to isolate maintenance issues and service codes.

Repairs and replaces air conditioner units; estimates requirements of welding projects such as parts, tools, rolling stock or stationary equipment, or specialty items to be fabricated or repaired; takes measurements; prepares working drawings and sketches; assists in preparing project specifications.

Performs a wide variety of repairs to metal elements of light and heavy equipment, vehicles, etc., using acetylene, arc, mig, and tig welding techniques; removes damaged sections; fabricates or installs replacements; uses a variety of techniques and materials, depending upon the composition of the item to be repaired. Cuts bends and shapes metal to appropriate size and form; uses cutting torches, grinders, sharpeners and similar metal working equipment to complete welding projects. Read diagrams, blueprints, sketches, and diagrams; uses a variety of measuring devices in the course of the work. Estimates materials, tools, and equipment needed for work assignments; orders and picks up materials and supplies from outside vendors as appropriate; prepares cost estimates for the job.

Repairs pipes, tanks, and other containers, which may require welds withstanding specific pressure testing. Maintains and services welding equipment and hand and power tools. Wears appropriate safety equipment and ensures that assistants and others near the site of welding activities observe proper safety precautions. Maintains records of work performed and materials used. Maintains shop and work sites in a clean and orderly condition.

Heber City is a drug-free workplace. All candidates offered employment must successfully pass a drug test.