Mechanic II / III / IV

Under general direction, performs skilled mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on automotive, heavy duty construction equipment, trucks, and power equipment.Work Schedule: Tuesday through Friday 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Starting Salary Range: Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education and experience. (Salary reflects Step 1 and 6 of a 7-step pay scale for each position.)- Mechanic II: $26.3074 - $33.5359 per hour.- Mechanic III: $27.6493 - $35.2466 per hour.- Mechanic IV: $29.0597 - $37.0445 per hour.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, computer controlled, and hydraulic problems in vehicles and equipment in order to identify and perform necessary repairs.- Performs general overhaul and engine repair work on all City equipment and motor vehicles, including motor vehicles, with diesel, gasoline, water, or air-cooled engines.- Performs adjustments and repairs to brakes, transmissions, hydraulic, electrical, ignition, and lighting systems, cooling and heating systems, and other vehicle and equipment systems.- Performs occasional structural repairs and fabrications employing a variety of welding techniques.- Performs occasional body and fender repair and painting, and glass replacement.- Performs emergency mechanical repairs in shop and in the field, and troubleshoots malfunctions needing immediate repair.- Provides assistance and information to co-workers regarding specialized work such as testing and repairing computerized electronic controls in automobiles and heavy equipment.- Inspects, replaces parts, and performs adjustments to keep equipment in good working condition.- Maintains written records of repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment.Mechanic II - Qualifications and Skills:- Two (2) years of specialized training beyond high school in the auto and truck repair and maintenance trades.- Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent.- Possession of a Montana commercial driver's license, Class B, Type 2, with airbrake endorsement or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment.- Must be forklift operator certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.- Must provide own tools adequate to perform job duties.- Requires availability to respond to emergency callback, as necessary.Mechanic III - Qualifications and Skills:- Two (2) years of specialized training beyond high school in the auto and truck repair and maintenance trades.- Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent.- Possession of a Montana commercial driver's license, Class B, Type 2, with airbrake endorsement or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment.- Must be forklift operator certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.- Master ASE certification.- Must provide own tools adequate to perform job duties.- Requires availability to respond to emergency callback, as necessary.Mechanic IV - Qualifications and Skills:- Two (2) years of specialized training beyond high school in the auto and truck repair and maintenance trades.- Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent.- Possession of a Montana commercial driver's license, Class B, Type 2, with airbrake endorsement or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment.- Must be forklift operator certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.- Master ASE and Master EVT certification.- Must also provide own tools adequate to perform job duties.- Requires availability to respond to emergency callback, as necessary.Equal opportunity employer.