Equipment Mechanic

Apply on the Citys Employment Opportunities page - Visit the link below: Start:05/07/2025Posting End:06/06/2025Summary: This position consists of skilled mechanical equipment repair work involving overhaul and repair of gasoline and diesel powered automotive stock, heavy equipment, and related components. Occasionally, employees may be expected to provide direction and training to other City personnel. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general guidance of the Fleet Supervisor and reviewed for quality and timeliness.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs skilled mechanical repair and overhaul work on various types of fleet equipment such as automobiles; trucks (both light and heavy duty); gasoline and diesel engines; fire apparatus including pumper engines and aerial devices; heavy equipment such as backhoes, front loaders, graders, street sweepers, sewer jetters, mowers, and small equipment; along with all other types of municipal power driven equipment in accordance with standard trade practices- Repairs, rebuilds, or replaces various types of hydraulic equipment such as pumps, hoses, cylinders, jacks, and other related parts and various types of transmissions including automatic, manual, and hydrostatic drive systems and their related components- Performs skilled diagnostic and repair procedures on standard and electronic ignition systems along with computerized fuel injection, diesel fuel systems, and total vehicle electrical systems- Performs preventative and regular maintenance on gasoline and diesel power equipment including full Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) services- Repairs or replaces lights, brakes, tires, tubes, chassis parts, mounted vehicle components (both interior and exterior), and related parts- Installs and repairs public safety equipment to include light bars, spotlights, emergency beacons, communication systems, and related wiring Welds and modifies equipment including fabrication of parts- Complies with all safety regulations and participates in an effective shop Safety Program Tests and inspects completed work to assure proper performance and timely completion- Regular and predictable attendance is required- Other duties as assignedSupervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience:- Associates Degree in Auto or Diesel Technology- A minimum of five years of experience as an Equipment Mechanic- Computerized engine diagnostic experience, preferred- Hydraulic and snow equipment experience, preferred- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilitiesCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:- Must obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License within 12 months of employment- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification, preferred Physical Demands:- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and see, talk, and hear.- The employee must be able to occasionally lift and work with up to seventy (70) pounds.- The employee must be able to frequently lift and work with up to fifty (50) pounds.- The employee must be able to continuously lift and work with up to twenty (20) pounds.- The employee must be able to work both in and out of doors, in all weather conditions, in high places, in confined spaces, in small areas with their arms extended over their head for long periods of time, in dusty environments, and in high noise levels.Other Skills and Abilities:- Considerable knowledge of standard practices and equipment of the automotive mechanic trade- Good knowledge of the principles for operation of gasoline and diesel engines and for mechanical repair on heavy trucks and construction equipment- Knowledge of the practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in maintaining and repairing firefighting apparatus- Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems- Skill in the use and care of hand and machine tools used in motor repair and adjustment work- Some knowledge of plumbing and electro-mechanics- Good knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, vendors, and the general publicJob Type: Full-timePay: $27.97 - $34.80 per hourBenefits:- Dental insurance- Health insurance- Retirement plan- Vision insuranceWork Location: In person