Mechanic

  • City of Cleveland Heights
  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • Full Time
INTERNAL POSTING ONLY

JOB SUMMARY
Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: preventative maintenance and repair, diagnosing vehicle failure, and the repair of all equipment Citywide.
  • Diagnoses the causes of equipment malfunction to determine which parts need repair, adjustment, rebuilding, fabrication or replacement
  • Repairs engine and associated components such as carburetors, electronic fuel injection systems, cooling systems and front-end and rear suspension systems
  • Performs tune-ups on engines of various types of equipment including heavy trucks, heavy equipment and specialized equipment
  • Repairs, overhauls, modifies, replaces, or installs mechanical, electrical and/or hydraulic units such as power-take offs, snow removal blades, etc., on trucks and other heavy equipment
  • Observes the need for other necessary repairs and performs as required
  • May perform preventative maintenance and complete minor repairs
  • Cleans assigned work area and picks up tools and places them in appropriate cabinet/chest
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must possess a valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Minimum of three to five years mechanical experience in automotive and heavy equipment repair
  • Must possess appropriate diesel certifications by an accredited organization
  • Must be knowledgeable in the repair of engines (gas and diesel), brakes, hydraulics, lighting, transmissions, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems, tire repairs, and plow repairs
  • Must be reliable and able to assist in all departmental activities as requested
  • Reliable attendance is required
  • Must have the ability to safely work well with others and follow both written and verbal instructions
  • Must be available for emergencies requiring overtime hours of work and available for shift rotation as needed
  • Must be able to operate the city's towing equipment and assist with all related towing operations
  • Must be available to work Holidays and weekends and to assist in other City Departments as needed.
Job ID: 485163278
Originally Posted on: 7/14/2025

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