Senior Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Salary: $23.80 Hourly
Location : 455 Grove Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301, NC
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 04375-01
Department: Transit
Division: 45320 - Automotive Operations
Opening Date: 03/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.


The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for a Senior Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all vehicles and equipment in the Transit Fleet; to perform recordkeeping activities on repairs performed; to provide technical assistance to lower level mechanics; and to perform the most complex and difficult repairs in the Transit Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitor and assist lower level mechanics, service aides and maintenance workers, observe and document employee performance; provide technical lead to lower level staff.
2. Inspect and diagnose mechanical problems; analyze failures, determine problems and causes, recommend solutions; perform preventive maintenance and routine repairs on equipment.
3. Perform diagnostic activities for gasoline, diesel and alternative fuel system engines; inspect and determine problem areas.
4. Diagnose, maintain and repair electrical systems components, ignition systems, computers, alternators, high voltage power generators, starters, batteries and hydraulic systems.
5. Diagnose and repair front and rear drive axles, drive train components, belts, gears, chain drives, and propeller shafts; replace or repair faulty parts on equipment and vehicle fleet.
6. Repair, adjust, or replace engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, and hydraulic and air brake systems; tune up engines and propane fuel systems.
7. Fabricate and assemble parts for automotive and heavy equipment; modify and repair body panels and chassis parts.
8. Repair and test revenue collection equipment and all ADA equipment on vehicles to include mobility lift/ramp, voice annunciator systems, electronic destination signs, GPS/AVL systems, and video camera systems.
9. Perform vehicle and equipment safety inspections; provide detailed records of maintenance services performed; assist in the general maintenance and cleaning of shop area.

For a complete job description,

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Three years of journey level experience performing minor and major equipment repair duties including experience in the maintenance of diesel, gasoline and alternative fuel powered equipment.

Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas, propane, diesel and other types of fuel powered equipment.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATION:

Required:
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger and airbrake endorsements and ability to maintain insurability; possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months a North Carolina State Vehicle Safety Inspector's license.

Preferred:
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for Automotive, Heavy Truck or Bus certification.

From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background check and driving history check.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Health and Dental Insurance:
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.

Employer Paid Leave
Vacation Leave:
Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service
and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.

Sick Leave:
Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours
scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without
limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.

Holidays:
The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an
additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.

Bereavement:
Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or
attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.

Retirement:
The City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC
Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees
scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member
of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.

Deferred Compensation Plans:
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These
programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a
portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k)
plan and NC 457 plan; both administered by Empower. The City currently contributes 3% of base salary to an eligible
employee's NC 401(k) account with a proposal, but must be approved by Council, to increase to 4% for Plan Year 25/26.

Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits:
Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employee's expense through payroll deduction:

-> Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (pre-tax)
-> Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
-> Optional Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Death Benefit:
The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the
employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided
by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months' salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no
less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.

Pay Periods / Deduction for Benefits / Direct Deposit:
City employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.

Employee Assistance Program:
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance
on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.
01


Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.

• I have read and complied with the above statement.

02


Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?

• Yes
• No

03


Have you held an out-of-state driver's license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you currently have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard? to view the City of Fayetteville's driving standard's list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.

• Yes
• No

06


This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you currently have a North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger and airbrake endorsements?

• Yes
• No

08


This position requires you to possess or have the ability to obtain a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger and airbrake endorsements within six (6) months of hire. Are you able to meet this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

09


How many years of journey level experience do you have performing minor and major equipment repair duties including experience in the maintenance of diesel, gasoline and alternative fuel powered equipment?

• 5+ years
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than one year
• None

10


Briefly describe your journey level experience performing minor and major equipment repair duties including experience in the maintenance of diesel, gasoline and alternative fuel powered equipment. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
11


Do you have specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas, propane, diesel and other types of fuel powered equipment?

• Yes
• No

12


Briefly describe your specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas, propane, diesel and other types of fuel powered equipment. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
13


This position requires you to possess, or have the ability to obtain, within six (6) months of hire, a North Carolina State Vehicle Safety Inspector's License. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

14


Do you have any training in the repair of mobility devices equipment such as wheel chair lifts, ramps, and securement systems?

• Yes
• No

15


Briefly describe any training you have had in the repair of mobility devices equipment such as wheel chair lifts, ramps, and securement systems. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
16


Do you have experience with any of the following types of equipment (check all that apply)?

• Detroit & Cummings Engines
• Allison & ZF Transmissions
• S-Cam Air Brakes
• Thermo King and Carrier Air Conditioning Systems
• Multiplex Electronics
• Revenue Collection Systems
• Video Surveillance Systems
• GPS/Vehicle Locator Systems
• None of the Above

17


Do you have an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for Automotive, Heavy Truck or Bus certification?

• Yes
• No

18


This position requires the physical ability to lift 50 - 75 lbs., occasionally. Will you be able to meet this requirement with or without accomodations?

• Yes
• No

19


This position involves working varying shifts which may include nights, weekends and holidays. Rotating Saturdays and Sundays are required; shifts may change based on needs of the department and can start as early as 3:00 AM or as late as 4:00 PM. Are you willing to accept this working condition?

• Yes
• No

20


INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED!You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following:• Drivers License Number• Employer information including salary, address, phone number, supervisor name, and reason for leaving for each employer• Complete Education History (including High School)• A complete 10-year history to include gaps you have had between employment and/or school attendance.Example:Office Assistant1/2011 - presentThe Company123 Hay StreetFayetteville, NC 28301(910) 555-5555Unemployed6/2004 - 12/2010UnemployedStudent12/2000 - 6/2004My High SchoolFayetteville, NC 28301 Applications without a 10-year history and all the required information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application for completeness.

• I have read and understand the above statement

Required Question