Mechanic Trainee - Local to Indianapolis, IN

Job Summary for Civilian Employee of the Indiana State Police

Responsibilities:

- Perform preventive maintenance as needed.

- Complete assigned repair work as required.

- Notify appropriate personnel of any visible major problems.

- Keep work orders up to date.

- Order parts and maintain garage stock room.

- Keep area of assignment clean and orderly.

- Assist in unloading supply trucks and loading old tires, empty oil drums, etc.

- Periodically complete training for new procedures and skills.

Duties:

- Perform repairs or preventive maintenance on various equipment (e.g., 3-prong accessories, antennas, camera systems, etc.).

- Maintain various logs.

- Use diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and find problems.

- Test drive commissions to ensure they are in working order.

- Perform building custodian duties as required.

- Perform other duties as required.

Essential Functions and Job Requirements:

- High school graduate or GED certificate.

- Valid Indiana drivers license.

- Ability to lift and move heavy automotive objects.

- Ability to communicate and follow instructions.

- Ability to distinguish and determine colors and sounds.

- Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

- Ability to work in close and confined areas.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality.

- Diagnose problems on commissions.

- Operate assigned tools and equipment and use automotive shop manuals.

- Complete mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and computer repair jobs.

- Use diagnostic testing equipment to troubleshoot and find problems.

Personal Work Relationships:

- Work with Department personnel.

- Work with auto dealers, service departments, body shops, and other professionals.

Physical Effort and Work Environment:

- Work is typically performed in a garage environment.

- Routine tasks require standing on cement for extended periods, working in confined areas, and exposure to hazardous materials and potentially dangerous equipment.

- Work involves sitting, standing, crouching, kneeling, and periodic lifting of heavy objects.