CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Auto Mechanic
SALARY:
$63,999.47 - $82,777.96
DEPARTMENT:
Sheriff
Opening Date:
05/22/2025
Closing Date:
06/06/2025 12:00 a.m.
FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt - Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The employee in this classification, under the direction of the assigned Command Officer and Mechanic Foreman, performs various automobile repairs and related services to County vehicles at the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs various automobile repairs and related services to County vehicles at the Macomb County Jail, to include, but not limited to, tune-ups, brake repair, electrical systems, exhaust systems, wheel alignments and tire changing and balancing.
Raises vehicles using hydraulic jack or hoist to gain access to mechanical parts on underside of vehicle.
Removes and disassembles mechanical units such as, but not limited to, engine, differential and transmission inspecting for wear and necessary repair or replacement.
Overhauls, rebuilds and/or replaces starters, crankshafts, cylinder blocks and other related mechanical units.
Adjusts brakes, aligns front ends, repairs or replaces shock absorbers.
Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors and windshield wipers.
Performs preventative maintenance duties on County vehicles, to include, but not limited to, oil changes, transmission service, rotate and balance tires and ensure proper lubrication.
Operates diagnostic equipment and utilizes various hand and power tools in performing essential functions.
Maintains, cleans and organizes the repair garage.
Completes and processes automobile work orders and related paperwork.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience:
Preferred Education and Experience:
Required Licenses or Certifications:
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Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
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Certification as a Motor Vehicle Mechanic from the State of Michigan
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
Knowledge of:
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Diagnostic tune-up equipment; brake, drum and front-end alignment machines
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Use of hand and power tools required for automobile repairs
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Police vehicles and equipment
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MS Word and Excel
Skill in:
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Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
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Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
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Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to:
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Read, interpret and carry out instructions of vehicle shop manuals
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Complete and process automobile shop work orders
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Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
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Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
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Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
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Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
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Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
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Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
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Work independently
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: O
Outdoor environment: F/C
Street environment (near moving traffic): O
Construction site: O
Confined space: O
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: F/C
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): O
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: F/C
Fumes or airborne particles: F/C
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: F/C
Loud noises (85+ decibels): F/C
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand:
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: O
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees): F/C
Inspecting in confined spaces: F/C
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C
Kneeling to work at low levels: F/C
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:
Up to 50 pounds: F/C
More than 50 pounds: N/S
Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: F/C
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): F/C
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: O
Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.
The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.
