HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.a. Accept Resignation / Approve Job Description /Authorize Ad for Mechanic , y CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECIITIVE S'[JNIl�IARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 19 , 1994
AGENDA ITEM: Accept Resignation/Approve AGENDA SECTION:
Job Description/Authorize Ad for Mechanic New Business
PREPARED BY: Bud Osmundson, AGENDA � n h
City Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director ���� # �j jj
ATTACI�iENTS: Resignation Letter, PWD Memo, APPROVED BY:
Job Description
We regret to inform you that Mr. Doug Aldrich, who has skillfully
filled the City' s Maintenance Mechanic I position for the last 2
years, has resigned effective on April 15, 1994 . He has accepted a
position as a Mechanic at the City of Lakeville.
As it currently exists, the Maintenance Mechanic I position has had a
history of turnover with personnel staying in the position for one to
two years before moving on in their careers. The incentive to stay in
the Maintenance Mechanic I position is somewhat lacking and the
technical expertise required for the position out weighs the pay.
Therefore, we are recommending the City pursue the hiring of a
Maintenance Mechanic II.
A Ma.intenance Mechanic II position requires more knowledge and skills
than a Mechanic I. The Mechanic II must have the ability to perform
preventive maintenance programs, maintain accounting of records of
work performed and work required, and perform maintenance on both
light and heavy off road equipment. The requirements for the position
are a combination of five years of formal technical training and
experience. The salary range is from $13 .30 per hour to $15 .34 per
hour. The job description was rewritten to conform to ADA
requirements.
Staff is recommending that Council approve the revised job description
and authorize the posting and advertisement for a Level II Maintenance
Mechanic position. Staff will then proceed with the application
review and interview and return to Council on June 7th with a
recommendation to hire.
RECOb�iENDED ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE POSTING AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR A LEVEL II MAINTENANCE
MECHANIC POSITION.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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TO: RON WOSMUND MARCH 31, 1994
FROM: DOUGLAS ALDRICH
THIS LETTER IS TO INFORM YOU THAT I WILL BE ENDING MY
EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY ON APRIL 15, I994. MY DECISION
�� TO LEAVE IS BASED ON FAMILY NEEDS.I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND HELP OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS AND
WISIT YOU AND ENTIRE CITY STAFF THE BEST OF EVERTHING IN THE
YEARS TO COME.
SINCERLY,
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MEMO
T0: Tom Burt City Administrator
Susan Walsh Administrative Assistant
FROM: Ron Wasmund Director of Public Works �
DATE: April 4, 1994
SUBJECT: Resignation of Doug Aldrich Mechanic I
On Friday April 1, 1994 Doug Aldrich turned in his resignation as
a mechanic. His last day of work will be April 15, 1994 . He has
accepted a position as a mechanic with the City of Lakeville. I
wish him well .
In discussions with Doug, Dean Sandstrom, Bob Barfnecht, and Mike
Widstrom I feel that there is a pattern to the turn over in the
mechanic position that bears consideration. Specifically the
technical expertise required for the position out weighs the pay.
The person in the mechanic position can see more money working
out of class in the streets or at a different place of employment
and after one to two years leave.
I would like to diseuss the idea of making the position being
vacated a level II position. I would like to have this
discussion before going to council for replacement authorization.
The position is an important one so time is critical but a hasty
decision may have ramifications . I would like to meet upon my
return from vacation. If you have any ideas please note them.
cc Bud OsmundsonL�
Mike Widstrom
Dave Bechtold .
Rick Cook
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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT POSITION RESPON5IBILITY WRITE-UP
April, 1994
POSITION TITLE: Mechanic II
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Public Works Supervisor
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs semi-skilled, skilled, and administra.tive work in maintaining the vehicles and
mechanical equipment of the department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the close supervision of the Public Works Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
. May provide on-the job direction to Mechanic I and seasonal or temporary employees as
required in certain job-related situations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILII'IES
Plans, carries out and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles and
mechanical equipment, either personally, or through outside vendors.
Opera.tes a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven
tools.
Tests, services and repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment.
Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the perFormance of repair
and maintenance work.
Preventative maintenance including changing motor, hydraulic and transmission oil and
filters, and air and fuel filters; grease; change fluids; perform tune-ups; rotate tires; flush
coolant systems; pack bearings, etc.
Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle
assemblies and related systems.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITY WRITE-UP
MECHAIVIC II
Cuts and welds metal and performs body repair, touch-up and related work.
Changes and repairs tires and tubes.
Evaluates staxus of inechanical equipment and vehicles, and performs or schedules needed
repairs.
Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine
the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement.
Prepares motorized equipment for seasons and seasonal equipment for stora.ge when not in
use.
Mount seasonal attachments on appropriate equipment.
Develops shop procedures and budget data for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and
mechanical systems.
Purchases equipment, parts, and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical system
maintenance.
Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
Assists in the prepara.tion of bid specifications for vehicles and mechanical equipment. ',
Assists in the preparation and administration of inechanical budgets in conformance with
adopted policies and procedures.
Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of equipment
and mechanical equipment. ,
May assist in snow plowing on a routine basis as directed. '
PERIPHERAL DUTIES '
May serve as a member of various employee committees. ',
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POSITION RESPONSIBILITY WRITE-UP '
MECHArTIC I '
SPECIAL PRO ECTS/D IES '
May help with other mainte ance tasks in other city departments, as assigned. Particularly '
in emergency situations, or t balance sea.sonal workloads and schedules. ''
Performs other duties and re ponsibilities as assigned. � '
DESIRED 112IIVIMUM U IFICATIONS
Education and experience:
(A) Graduation from hig school diploma or GED equivalent.
(B) Completion of course ork from a technical/vocational school in auto/truck
mechanics.
(C) Five (5) years of rela ed experience in vehicle maintenance field, both diesel and gas
engines. '
(D) Any equivalent comb ation of education and experience.
NECESSARY KNOWLED E SKILLS AND ABII.I1'IES
(A) Thorough knowledge of automotive mechanics; considerable knowledge of gas and
diesel engines, trans issions, hydraulics, fire pumps and valves, generators and
welding; price trends and grades or quality of materials and equipment; working
knowledge of the haz ds and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance
and repair activities; orking knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and
tools used in modem equipment maintenance.
(B) Skill in operation of 'sted tools and equipment.
(C) Abiliry to establish d maintain effective preventative maintenance programs, policies
and procedures; abili to maintain effective accounting procedures; ability to carry
out assigned projects o their completion; ability to communicate effectively verbally
and in writing; abilit to esta.blish and maintain effective working relationships with
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p oyees, superviso s, vendors, and the public.
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POSITION RESPONSIBILITY WRITE-UP
MECHAIVIC II
SPECIAL REOUIREMENTS
Valid Class B State Drivers License with CDL endorsement, or ability to obtain one.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Motorized vehicles for mechanical testing purposes, power and hand tools and equipment for
vehicle and mechanical system work; mechanic's tools including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air
tools, and other tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance of motorized
vehicles; electronic vehicle diagnostic equipment; personal computer, calculator, phone;
mobile or portable radio.
PIiY5ICAL DF�VIANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to �
finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawL
The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee must
frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to 100 pounds. �
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability
to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving
mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to
wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, to�cic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.
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POSITION RESPONSIBILITY WRITE-UP
MECHAlVIC II
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check;
job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that
may be performed. The omission of specific staternents of duties does not exclude them
from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and
employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.
STATUS: Non-exempt
Reviewed by: Approved by:
Susan Wa1sh, Administra.tive Assistant Thomas Burt, City Administrator
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