Mechanic III-Heavy Equipment

Salary: $33.60 Hourly
Location : 517 Court Place, Louisville, KY 40202, KY
Job Type: Full_Time
Job Number: 15406
Department: Facilities & Fleet Management
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description


Esssential Functions:

Performs highly skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of automotive machinery

Examples of Duties


Examples of Work:

UNDER GENERAL DIRECTION
Overhauls motors on trucks, cars, garbage packers, and other large equipment
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

Equivalency: Additional experience may be substituted for the training requirement
Other Minimums:

Must submit to and pass pre-employment and random alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the Department of Transportation
Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
Must be on 24 hour call
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Special Requirements:

Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement or obtain within six months of employment
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
01


Have you Completed a recognized apprenticeship program in Mechanic?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have Two years of experience in mechanical work in a commercial garage?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you able to be on 24 hour call?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you possess and can you maintain a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you possess and can you maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement or obtain within six months of employment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question