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.