Mechanic/Utility- Canton, Ohio

Job Description

Salary: $21.82-$28.55/hour (+$10-$20/hour in benefits)

Rate of Pay at Each Step:

1. $21.82

2. $22.90

3. $25.98

4. $27.48

5. $28.55

Employment at the City of Canton comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time.

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:00PM

Distinguishing Features of the Class : Requires a thorough knowledge of auto repair. Diagnoses all mechanical and operating difficulty of vehicles. Repairs defects. Replaces worn or broken parts. Performs minor repairs for plumbing and electrical work.

Examples of Work: Maintains and repairs small equipment such as small engines, weedwackers, chainsaws, and gang mowers. Maintains and repairs heavy and light vehicles such as automobiles, trucks, and tractors. Performs automotive repair work both indoors and outdoors, making road calls to various City locations. Performs welding work on necessary structures and equipment. Sharpens and repairs mowing equipment. Performs minor plumbing and electrical work. Diagnoses and repairs defects in electrical and mechanical systems to keep all equipment in proper operating operation. Turns the water on and or in the picnic shelters, toilet facilities, and various drinking fountains throughout the park system. May order and obtain necessary parts as needed. Maintains an inventory of parts and supplies. Maintains a clean and organized work area. Makes necessary and required inspections. Other related duties, not listed but consistent with and similar in nature to the above examples, may also be required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to repair all types of vehicles and equipment owned and operated by the park system. Thorough knowledge of trucks, engines, transmissions, and all other component parts. Ability to perform minor repairs for plumbing and electrical work. Skills in preventative maintenance. Skill in the use of all mechanical tools. Ability to handle and use various tools, equipment, and parts of an automotive nature. Ability to read instructions, diagrams, manuals, and other documents. Skills in organization and accuracy in keeping records of work done and procedures performed. Ability to lift and handle tools, equipment, and materials up to 75 pounds. Ability to move and lift various tools and equipment. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to perform welding and grinding activities. Ability to work underneath vehicles. Ability to remain current with new developments in the automotive repair field. Ability and willingness to attend training schools when requested.

Acceptable Experience and Training: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and five years of experience in the repair in operations of all types of motor vehicles and possession of the appropriate ASE certifications for light automobiles and trucks; possession of own tools of the trade; certification by 2-cycle and 4-cycle small engine manufacturer is preferred; Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) certification is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must possess a valid Class A commercial drivers license with the tank endorsement at all times.

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