Resolution 2007-14 STATE OF ILLINOIS )
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COUNTY OF KENDALL )
RESOLUTION NO. 2007- \A
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE JOB DESCRIPTION
FOR THE POSITION OF MECHANIC
IN THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, after
careful consideration, have found and deemed it necessary for the benefit of the UNITED CITY
OF YORKVILLE to establish a Job Description for the position of Mechanic; and
WHEREAS, the position of Mechanic will have the duties and responsibilities as set
forth in the attached job description; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE THAT THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
POSITION OF MECHANIC IS HEREBY ESTABLISHED AS DEPICTED ON EXHIBIT "A"
The job description for said position is attached hereto and is made part hereof as Exhibit
"A ". The hiring of a person to fill the said position should be subject to all probationary rules
and regulations as set out in the current Employee Manual.
This resolution shall become effective upon its passage.
JAMES BOCK JOSEPH BESCO
VALERIE BURD O PAUL JAMES ,
DEAN WOLFER , MARTY MUNNS
ROSE SPEARS JASON LESLIE
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Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this
day of A.D. 2007.
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Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois this
a'1 day of — ,,Se� ,, , A.D. 2007.
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Prepared by:
John Justin Wyeth
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City Attorney
United City of Yorkville
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
Approved 2/27/07
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MECHANIC — JOB DESCRIPTION
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Department: Public Works
Reports to: Streets Foreman
Status: Full -time; Non - exempt
Supervises: None
Pay Classification: Operator
Position Description Overview
Performs skilled repair, service and maintenance on a wide variety of City's fleet vehicles and light
equipment.
Essential Job Functions
1. Performs mechanical repairs and overhauls to gasoline, diesel, and hydraulic powered
vehicles and equipment including squad cars, staff cars, trucks, tractors with backhoe and
end loader attachments and dump trucks with snow plows. Obtains or develops cost
estimates for equipment replacement or repair.
2. Performs skilled repair and maintenance on city vehicles, and equipment including law
enforcement vehicles, heavy duty and light duty dump trucks, pickup trucks, administration
vehicles, end loaders, backhoes, bucket trucks, cranes, rollers, sweepers, leaf machines,
sewer maintenance equipment, trenchers, landscaping maintenance equipment, off site
generators, brush chippers, trailers, towed equipment, and others.
3. Repairs, rebuilds, and replaces small and large engines, power train components, hydraulic
components on end loaders and backhoes, steering components, brake shoes, brake discs, and
ABS, hydraulic cylinders, air brake chambers and valves, carburetors, electronic ignition
components, alternators, starters, generators, electronic fuel injection, etc.
4. Performs complex technical diagnoses to fuel delivery systems, direct ignition systems, ABS,
SRS, heating and air conditioning systems, lighting, and emission controls.
5. Performs vehicle and equipment preventative maintenance inspections and duties such as oil
changes, fluids, tune -ups, brake replacements, belt replacements, tire changes, steering,
suspension, hydraulic lifting and drive systems.
6. Performs engine tune -ups and maintenance on vehicles and equipment requiring the use of
computer monitors, lab scope and KV monitors, and exhaust gas analyzers.
Approved 2/27/07
7. Installs equipment for seasonal use such as snow plow frames, salt spreaders, sidewalk
equipment, snow tires, and other snow removal equipment.
8. Installs added electrical and safety systems on new vehicles including trailer brake
controllers, strobe lights and controllers, 2 -way radios and chargers, accessory power outlets
and reverse cameras and monitors.
9. Services vehicles and equipment in field when necessary.
10. Maintains records of daily work, time and materials.
11. Participates in training and remains current on latest automotive technology and repair
procedures.
12. Performs welding and fabrication on body and frame parts as well as custom -built accessories
and equipment.
13. Cleans work area and follows safety rules and procedures.
14. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
1. Extensive knowledge in the maintenance and repair of all size /ton vehicles, trucks, and
equipment, including hand tools. l
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2. Skills in the use of automotive test equipment, hand tools and specialized repair
equipment including welders, grinders, drills, tire machines and hoists.
3. Knowledge of operating principles of gasoline engines and other automotive
components and systems.
4. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
5. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
6. Ability to operate required office equipment in order to send and receive
information with necessary optical, auditory, and manual dexterity.
7. Ability to perform mechanical duties under a variety of conditions which may require walking,
bending, climbing, leaning, crawling, kneeling, stooping, standing, laying flat, and/or sitting
for extended periods of time.
8. Ability to move, lift remove and replace heavy objects, use heavy tools and/or equipment
weighing up to 87 lbs., such as chains, pumps, motors, etc.
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9. Ability to operate a motorized vehicle to transport materials within a storage
facility.
10. Ability to drive an automobile, van or truck on public roads and highways.
Approved 2/27/07
11. Ability to use a keyboard to enter, retrieve, or transform words or data.
12. Ability to closely examine a computer screen or written reports.
13. Ability to see and accurately read fine print in low lighting conditions, such as gauges.
14. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
15. Ability to work outdoors under severe weather conditions, such as extreme heat and cold, high
winds, severe snow or rain storms, flood conditions, etc. and indoors under varying
environmental conditions, which may include dust, dirt, fumes, low illumination, noise, etc.
16. Ability and willingness to respond to emergencies at any time of the day and with little notice..
Experience and Education
1. High school diploma or equivalent plus additional technical training required. Three
years of experience in a related field required. ASE Certification preferred.
2. Provide proof of satisfactory past work - related experience in the automotive and truck field.
3. Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Level A or B.
The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of tasks that may be
required. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if
the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not
constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to
modification by the employer as the needs of the employer and/or agency change, or requirements of
the position change.
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