Mechanic

Mechanic

The Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a wide variety of City vehicles and equipment, including gasoline- and diesel-powered automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, tractors, mowing equipment, and small-engine equipment. The position performs preventive and corrective maintenance, emergency repairs, diagnostics, and related shop duties to help ensure City vehicles and equipment are safe, reliable, and available for service.

Major duties include inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing City vehicles and equipment, performing engine, exhaust, electrical, brake, steering, suspension, drivetrain, transmission, heating and air conditioning, and related mechanical repairs, diagnosing and repairing diesel and heavy-equipment systems, conducting scheduled preventive maintenance and safety inspections, performing tune-ups, oil and filter changes, lubrication, fluid service, and other routine preventive maintenance procedures, using computers, scan tools, diagnostic equipment, service information, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer specifications to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems, performing corrective maintenance and component repair or replacement involving engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and other vehicle or equipment systems, responding to emergency vehicle and equipment failures and performing field troubleshooting or repairs when assigned, inspecting and road-testing vehicles or operating equipment as necessary to diagnose concerns and verify completed repairs, performing small-engine repair, welding, fabrication, and minor body or paint repair as assigned, operating a wrecker or other City vehicle to transport disabled vehicles or equipment when properly licensed and authorized, completing work orders, preventive-maintenance records, parts information, and other maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner, coordinating with the Garage Supervisor and Parts Clerk / Service Advisor regarding repair status, required parts, service priorities, and return-to-service timelines, properly using, maintaining, and accounting for assigned tools, diagnostic equipment, shop equipment, and City property, maintaining the shop and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition and complying with applicable safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements, assisting other Garage personnel and providing technical support on repairs within the employee's experience and training, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, equipment, and techniques used in automotive, diesel, truck, and equipment maintenance and repair, knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures and fleet-maintenance practices, knowledge of operating principles and repair procedures for gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, braking systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, heating and air conditioning systems, emissions systems, and related components, knowledge of troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures, including the use of computers, scan tools, diagnostic equipment, service manuals, wiring diagrams, and technical information, knowledge of safe shop practices and applicable occupational safety requirements, skill in diagnosing mechanical and electrical defects and determining appropriate repair methods, skill in repairing and maintaining vehicles and equipment using hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, and diagnostic equipment, skill in welding and fabricating parts as required, skill in maintaining accurate work orders and maintenance records, skill in oral and written communication and in working effectively with supervisors, coworkers, vendors, and employees of other City departments, and ability to prioritize assigned work, follow technical instructions, and complete repairs safely and efficiently.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, supplemented by specialized training in automotive technology, diesel technology, heavy equipment repair, fleet maintenance, or a related occupational field, one (1) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in automotive, diesel, truck, heavy-equipment, or fleet maintenance and repair; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered, experience diagnosing and repairing gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles or equipment is required; heavy vehicle/equipment experience is preferred for assignments involving the City's heavy fleet, possession of a valid Georgia driver's license and an acceptable driving record, possession of, or ability to obtain, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) when required for the vehicles or equipment assigned to the position, and ability to obtain and maintain any additional licenses, certifications, or training required by the City for assigned vehicles, equipment, or job duties.