Mechanic B-A

BOROUGH OF CHAMBERSBURG

POSITION OPENING

CLASSIFICATION: Mechanic B-A

GRADE: 5-4

RATE OF PAY: $27.34-$28.14

PLACE OF WORK: Central Garage

HOURS OF WORK: Generally, 7:00 AM 3:00 PM Monday - Friday

Position Summary

Plan and perform a wide range of automobile, truck and general equipment repair and maintenance duties in the Borough garage. Duties involve the general repair and maintenance, major over-hauling of a variety of Borough equipment such as fire trucks, police cruisers, ambulances, regular automobiles, graders, compressors, spreaders, sweepers, service trucks, sanitation trucks, and various other construction and maintenance equipment.

Receives general supervision and direction from assigned supervisor and in the performance of routine duties. Work from schedules prepared assigned by Lead Mechanic. Use various diagrams, schematics, manufacturers manuals, flat rate books, descriptions, and discuss troubles with equipment operators.

Essential Functions Of Job Mechanic b

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential

functions. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without an

accommodation.

sweeping floors, cleaning up oil spills, return tools, hoses and cables to their proper storage area;

empties crankcase oil and other oils from shop containers into bulk storage tank;

checking fluid levels such as anti-freeze, hydraulic oil, motor oil, gear boxes, differentials, transmissions,

changing or adding fluids as necessary;

rams;

timing, electronic ignitions & various electrical problems;

Essential Functions Of Job Mechanic a

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential

functions. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without an

accommodation.

paint spraying equipment, sanders, hoists, blocks, and various power tools;

disassemble;

sweeping floors, cleaning up oil spills, return tools, hoses and cables to their proper storage area;

checking fluid levels such as anti-freeze, hydraulic oil, motor oil, gear boxes, differentials, transmissions,

changing or adding fluids as necessary;

rams;

timing, electronic ignitions & various electrical problems;

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

Required Competencies (knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

fellow employees;

calendar, Word, and Excel;

officials, contractors, and the general public;

and portable power tools;

test equipment, including diagnostic scanners and code readers, and various types of special purpose

tools to perform minor and major mechanical operations;

unusual shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays when needed/assigned;

recognized practice; use of proper procedures;

Qualifications

Education

Required

Experience

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and

abilities.

These are the qualifications for the position of a Mechanic B. If a candidate exceeds these requirements to the

level of a higher classification, then the department head may hire them in at a grade and pay commensurate

with their level of experience and training.

Mechanic A must meet the qualifications of a Mechanic B and the following

Internal Position Opening* Mechanic A

Institution.

POSITION PROGRESSION

In order to progress from Mechanic B to Mechanic A, the employee must meet the essential functions of the job, as noted above, independently without supervision.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and maintain required clearances to hold a position at

Chambersburg Borough.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Incumbent must have and maintain a valid drivers license, three (3) years clean driving history, and be insurable in the intended opinion of the Boroughs motor vehicle insurance underwriter.

Must reside within forty-five (45) driving miles of the Borough of Chambersburg, Borough Hall, within one (1)

year of the hire date as of their bona fide primary residence, and continue to reside within that area while

employed.

Must maintain Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class A with Air Brakes, and obtain Commercial

Endorsement N (tanker), O restriction permitted, prior to the end of the probationary period.

Must receive a 609 Air Condition License prior to the end of the probationary period.

Requires continuous Pennsylvania Class 7 State Inspection licensing by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Requires continuous Inspection licensing by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Must possess own mechanics tools.

Must begin Tuberculosis, Tetanus, and Hepatitis vaccination regime within ninety (90) days of date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable

accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees

and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee primarily works indoors, in a garage, which may subject the employee to common and sometimes uncommon exposures, including, but not limited to dust, dirt, fumes, grease, dirty parts, noise, heat, cold, and other disagreeable working conditions, both intermittent and continuously to the extent of being objectionable.

Employee may occasionally work outdoors which may subject them to common and sometimes uncommon

exposures, including, but not limited to dust, dirt, fumes, grease, noise, heat, cold, rain, snow, and severe or

adverse weather-related conditions. Incumbent will be working with, and in the presence of loading trucks and other heavy equipment, as well as unsanitary refuse which requires adherence to strict safety precautions. The employee must occasionally perform work only by uneven paths of travel and confined spaces, which may expose the employee to potential hazards. Work is primarily performed with a team, with frequent interruptions, and involves responding to requests from internal organization stakeholders as well as the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

to all stakeholders within the positions scope of responsibility;

control, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, hear, and see details of objects that are more than a

few feet away;

safely perform essential duties;

confined spaces, which may expose the employee to potential hazards;

torso necessary to carry out duties of job;

push/pull to perform essential job functions;

shades, and brightness; and hear sounds and recognize the difference between them;

occasional moving (lifting/carrying/twisting/pushing/pulling) of heavy objects with a maximum weight of

approximately one hundred (100) pounds;

Travel Required

Intermittent travel within and sometimes outside the boundaries of the Borough of Chambersburg to carry out

The Essential Job Duties.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of the Borough of Chambersburg to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all

applicants for employment. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and

ability and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, age, handicap,

disability, veteran status or national origin or any other trait protected by Pennsylvania or federal law.

METHOD OF SELECTION

Bargaining Unit employees of other Departments will be considered;

considered;

employees) will be considered in accordance with the Borough's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and

a preference for qualified Borough residents and non-users of tobacco products.

eligible to bid on job vacancies; however, an employee with a disciplinary suspension in their personnel file

is not eligible.

NOTE: This description is the present overview of the job, is subject to change by the employer and is to be

used as a temporary management guide to performance.

Internal Position Opening* Mechanic A

TO PERSONNEL OFFICER

If interested, complete the online application. An up-to-date resume is recommended.

If you have any questions, contact Sophia Suarez in Personnel at 717-251-2462.

Posted: Monday May 19, 2025

Deadline: Tuesday May 27, 2025 5 PM