Mechanic Welder (Closing Date Extended)

Mechanic Welder

The Fleet Services Division is seeking a skilled Mechanic Welder to put your full scope of mechanical expertise and welding skills to work to keep our entire fleet operating at its best. You'll work on everything automotive, mechanical, and structural on small equipment, light duty vehicles, dump trucks, tractor trailers, front-end loaders, and backhoes. If you thrive on variety, problem-solving, and hands-on work that matters, this is where your expertise stands out. Here's what you can expect to do:

• Perform welding, plasma cutting, fabrication, and machining operations to repair, modify, and fabricate metal components and structures.
• Dismantle, repair, or replace broken or worn parts on equipment utilizing acetylene and arc-welding equipment.
• Perform skilled repairs and diagnostics on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Service and maintain a variety of vehicles and equipment including chainsaws, mowers, light duty trucks, and all types of heavy equipment used to support City services.
• Use advanced computerized diagnostic equipment and software to troubleshoot and maintain vehicle systems.
• Document all engine repairs, parts usage, welding, and labor in electronic fleet management systems.
• ASE Certification is highly valued.
• For more information and essential functions, see our Mechanic Welder job description.

Information Specific to this Position:

The vacancy is at the Fleet Services Division, 891 North Dale Street and the vacancy shift is four 10-hour nights | Monday through Thursday 3 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. to include a Night Shift Premium: +6.5% night differential pay after 6 p.m.

The eligible list created from this assessment may also be used to fill vacancies in other departments as needed to include maintenance and repair of front end loaders, dump trucks, backhoes at Saint Paul Regional Water Services and on ladder trucks, fire engines, squads, and ambulances at the Saint Paul Fire Department.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Position Requirements:

Requirements may be met by one of the following options:

1. Successful completion of a two-year automotive, heavy truck, and/or heavy equipment repair vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, automobiles/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or mechanical systems.
2. Successful completion of a documented, mechanical/repair apprenticeship program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, automobiles/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or mechanical systems.
3. Successful completion of a small engine or turf and grounds equipment vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience performing maintenance and repairs on some of the following equipment classes; small engine/grounds/turf equipment, automotive/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or mechanical systems.
4. Successful completion of a welding or metal fabrication vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience performing welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or other mechanical systems, including the use of acetylene, MIG, TIG, stick, or arc-welding equipment.
5. Six years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance and repairs on some of the following equipment classes: small engine/grounds/turf equipment, automotive/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or mechanical systems.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.

Candidates must meet these Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements:

For positions with Fleet Services and Saint Paul Regional Water Services, candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of employment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving related offenses within the two year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.

For positions with Saint Paul Fire Department, candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class B CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of employment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving-related offenses within the two year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.

CDL holders must pass a DOT required pre-employment drug screen and submit to DOT mandated random drug and alcohol testing after hire.