MECHANIC

Job Title

Under general supervision, this position repairs and performs routine maintenance on all City vehicles and equipment.

Salary: $22.83 Hourly

Location: City of Foley, AL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 00199

Department: Maintenance Shop

Opening Date: 08/07/2026

Closing Date: 9/18/2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Job Description

This position involves repairing and performing routine maintenance on all City vehicles and equipment. Works on gas and diesel engines, changes tires and performs electrical troubleshooting and repairs. Welds and fabricates on various equipment, in and outside of the shop. Performs HVAC related duties. Interacts with sales reps as well as other shops to diagnose and repair problems. Cleans and maintains shop, tools and equipment. Reports to the Shop Foreman.

Essential Functions

• Services, maintains and repairs all City departmental vehicles and equipment.
• Cleans and organizes tools and supplies.
• Uses computerized diagnostic tools to assist in repairs to vehicles and equipment.
• Uses cutting torches and welders to repair and/or fabricate parts on city equipment and various city projects.
• Recovers, recycles, and recharges various automotive equipment A/C systems.
• Interacts with sales representatives and parts suppliers.
• Works on various small engines, welds, cuts, and fabricates, etc.
• Balances tires and changes tires, as needed.
• Performs service calls in the service truck.
• Maintains shop and tools.
• Interacts and communicates with a wide variety of groups and individuals to include all City departments.
• Utilizes a variety of machinery and equipment to include a variety of vehicles.
• Utilizes a variety of tools and/or sets of tools to include hand tools, air tools, scan tools, cutting torches and welders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in a job related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The City of Foley provides excellent benefits including paid health, dental, and life insurance, retirement through State of Alabama Retirement Systems, disability income coverage, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and annual merit raises. Successful applicants must have a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check (including driving history), pre-employment physical and drug screen.