Mechanic III-Automotive

Job Title

Automotive Mechanic

Job Description

Essential Functions: Repairs and maintains automotive machinery

Examples of Duties

Under general direction overhauls motors on cars and trucks. Secures parts for vehicles. Makes service calls in the field. Diagnoses defects in automotive equipment. Corrects break downs or problems concerning automotive equipment. Corrects defective automotive equipment. Performs related work.

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirement & Working Conditions: Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work. Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping and climbing. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds in a team setting. Sufficient vision and hearing are needed to detect and correct mechanical problems. Minimum Requirements: Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program. Mechanic. Two years of experience in mechanical work in a commercial garage. Other Minimums: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Equivalency: Additional experience may be substituted for the training requirement.

Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.

Full Time Regular Medical Dental Vision Group Term Life Supplemental Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment Sick Leave Vacation Holiday Pay Bereavement Leave Kentucky Public Pensions Authority 457 Deferred Comp Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits Tuition Assistance Qualified Adult Benefits Childcare Assistance Free TARC Use Paid Parental Leave Part Time 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week Vacation (pro rata) Sick Leave (pro rata) Holiday Pay (pro rata) Part Time Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week Ineligible For Benefits Temporary Positions Ineligible For Benefits Interns Ineligible For Benefits

Employer: Louisville Metro Government

Location: KY 40202, KY

Salary: $33.60 Hourly

Job Type: Full_Time

Job Number: 15557

Department: Facilities & Fleet Management

Opening Date: 04/29/2026

Closing Date: 5/5/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)