Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.E.2. Authorizing Advertising for a Mechanic's Apprentice for Public Works Department /5:c,L CITY OF SHAKO PEE CONSENT Memorandum TO: Mayor & City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Bruce Loney, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Authorize the Advertisement for a Mechanic's Apprentice for the Public Works Department DATE: September 7, 2004 INTRODUCTION: This agenda item is to request Council authorization to advertise for a Mechanic's Apprentice position that was included in the 2004 City Budget. BACKGROUND: On April 6, 2004, City Council did approve of a job description for a Mechanic's Apprentice in the Shop Division in the Public Works Department. Attached is the April 6, 2004 memo and job description. This position has not been advertised for, as the salary level has not been determined until a Union contract has been approved by both the Union and the City Council. The contract for 2004 is going to be reviewed and acted on by the City Council at the September 7,2004 Council meeting. Included in this proposed contract is a salary range for a Mechanic's Apprentice position. The eight step salary range for the Mechanic's Apprentice position is $15.075 per hour up to $18.831 per hour and would be eligible for over-time and full-time benefits. If the salary level is approved with the Union contract approval, then staff is requesting authorization to advertise for this position in the Public Works Department. Staff is intending on advertising the position at Step 1, unless otherwise directed by City Council. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council authorize staff to advertise for the hiring of a Mechanic's Apprentice, as proposed in the 2004 City Budget, and as per the approved job description approved on April 6, 2004. '. ACTION REQUESTED: Move .to .authorize the appropriate City staff to advertise for a Mechanic's Apprentice position in the Shop Division of the Public Works Department. B~~ Public Works Department BUpmp ENGRlEMPLOYEEFOLDER/PPENNINGTON/COUNCIUMECHANICAPPREN. ".." ,. CITY OF SHAKOPEE MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor & City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator Bruce Loney, Public Works Director FROM: Michael Hullander, Public Works Supervisor SUBJECT: Approve the revised Mechanic's Apprentice Job Description DATE: April 6, 2004 INTRODUCTION: This item is to request council to approve the revised job description for the positiollof Mechanic's Apprentice. Council discussed tIns item at the March 16, 2004 council meeting. BACKGROUND: The 2004 budget, included in the Shop Division, a tlnrd full time mechanic to assist in the maintenance of the mWlicipal fleet. At the March 16, 2004 council meeting, Bruce Loney, Public W or1es Director presented the various options for council discllssion and received direction to bring back the revised job description for council review and approval. We continue to struggle with the job title. The Mechanics Assistant title that was directed by the Council at the last meeting will create problems relating to comparisons to other positions for pay in other cities. The Mechanics Helper title wasn't acceptable to Council. What we propose instead is a "Mechanics Apprentic~"title. Attached to this memo is the revised job description for the Mechanic's Apprentice position. This has been reviewed by the City's Consultant Rod Kelsey, of Riley, Dettman & Kelsey. Mr. Kelsey suggests that ifthis is going to be an apprentice position it needst<rbe a training position in order to advance. The apprentice would be required to pass certain A.S.E. Certifications. The City of Coon Rapids requires the employee to pass 5 of the 7 A.S.E. Celiifications, and if council agrees, staff will put together a promotional program similar to Coon Rapids. AL TERNATIVES: 1. Approve the revised job description for Mechanic's Apprentice. 2. Do not approve the revised job description for Mechanic's Apprentice. 3. Table for additional information as directed by council. RECOMMENDATION: StaffrecOlmnends altemative #1. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve a motion to accept the revised job description for the Mechanic's Apprentice position. Michael Hullander Public works Supervisor City of Shakopee Job Description Job Title: Mechanic Apprentice Division: Shop Department: Public Works Reports To: Public Works Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-exempt Union Prepared Date: March 2004 Approved By: City Council Approved Date: April 6, 2004 Salary Level: Union Contract SUMMARY Under the direction of the Shop Mechanics, the Mechanic Apprentice performs minor repair of automobiles, police cars, trucks, heavy equipment, tractors, sweepers and all other equipment maintained by the Public Works Department by performing the following duties, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs limited mechanical work and equipment repairs as directed to keep the City's vehicle fleet in safe and efficient working condition. Operates a variety of hand, electric, welding and air-driven tools/equipment commonly used in minor repair work. Maintains shop equipment and tools in efficient and safe working condition, Maintains maintenance records and inventory as required by the department. Picks up parts and materials and runs other errands as directed. Performs limited building maintenance and good-housekeeping practices, to assure the shop is maintained ina clean and safe condition. Performs other duties as apparent or assigned to assist the operation of the Public Work Department. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals wit~ disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by courses in automotive, truck and small engine repair and maintenance. One-year mechanical experience with vehicles, small engines and/or heavy equipment. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. The ability to understand the desired end product of a job assignment, assuring the most efficient and effective result and completion of the task. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Possession of valid Minnesota Commercial Drivers License with Tanker and Air Brake Endorsements within six months of hire. OTHER SKll.LS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools and equipment used in the automotive repair trade. Working knowledge of the operation and care of internal combustion engines and hydraulics. Ability to operate all equipment maintained by the department to standards which provide knowledge about the performance and required maintenance level of the equipment. Ability to maintain computerized records. Ability to complete tasks assigned in a timely manner. Ability to communicate effectively. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or. feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; and talk, hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb and/or balance. The employee must have the ability to move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airbome particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Variable conditions are dependent upon season and equipment breakdown. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.