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.

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 all types of Heber City equipment such as: 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 orders 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. Actively observes safe work methods and utilizes 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.