Mechanic

The City of Solon has an opening for a full-time, Civil Service, Mechanic position in the Service department. The Mechanic works under the direction of the Manager of Fleet Maintenance and the Director of City Services. The position is responsible for mechanical work on all types of equipment including: small engine and equipment, cars, light trucks, heavy-duty trucks and off road equipment.

Requirements Include:

• Class B minimum CDL (will be required within 1 year of date of hire)
• Must have own hand tools
• High School Diploma or GED
• Six years of related work experience. Years of formal schooling may be substituted partially for years of experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be available for emergency call out and weekend platoon shifts due to weather related and urgent circumstances

The successful applicant should also have experience in the following areas:

• The inspection, repair and maintenance of small engines and equipment; as well as automotive, heavy truck, off road and mechanical equipment and machinery
• Verifying vehicle performance and correcting vehicle deficiencies
• Proficient in use of electronic vehicle diagnostic software and fleet software such as R.T.A.
• Performing hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical work
• Automotive Service Certificate of Excellence (ASE Certification) preferred

This position is Civil Service and a member of a bargaining unit. The starting wage for this position is $32.3837/hour without a CDL, and $32.9327/hour with a CDL. City benefits include Health Care (Employee participation), prescription, dental, and vision. In addition, benefits include membership in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS), life insurance, vacation, sick leave accruals, and select paid holidays.

Applicants must complete and submit an application, along with a current resume online by visiting the City of Solon website at . Click on "Apply Online" or visit the Human Resources webpage for more information. The names of all candidates are subject to public disclosure upon request.

The City of Solon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, disability or military/veteran status in employment or provision of services. Individuals applying and requiring special accommodations regarding disabilities should contact the Human Resources Department.

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