Equipment Mechanic-General Services

Overview The Equipment Mechanic position performs skilled repairs and maintenance work on a wide variety of heavy on‑road vehicles (>20K GVWR) and light duty grounds equipment, as well as off‑road grounds or construction equipment. This position also performs related duties as required. The General Services Department ensures city operations run smoothly, including vehicle maintenance, building performance, printing services, and more. This announcement may be used for day or evening shift opportunities. Responsibilities Repairs motor vehicles and/or equipment according to manufacturer standards. Inspects and diagnoses various problems. Maintains gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, electrical, and other related systems. Maintains and repairs dozers, backhoes, rollers, pavers, milling machines, and a wide variety of other heavy‑duty equipment and light‑duty grounds equipment such as mowers and golf course equipment. Rebuilds pumps, cylinder heads, cable control units, and renews pins and bushings on tracks. Performs machine lathe work when necessary. Welds on occasion. Repairs or replaces worn or defective parts. Adjusts fuel systems and performs tune-ups. May perform emissions test. Road tests vehicles before and after repairs. Provides roadside assistance for emergency repairs outside of shop. Ensures that proper service is maintained. Completes work orders on every vehicle repaired. Keeps tools, equipment, and shop area clean and orderly. Acquires parts from outside sources. Attends training seminars as needed. Operates a service truck safely (General Services). Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent and one (1) year of experience repairing motor vehicles and/or equipment. OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and completion of Automotive Repair studies from an accredited trade school. *No substitutions will be considered for this recruitment.* License Requirements Valid Driver License Must have or obtain a Class B driver license within 12 months of employment Additional Requirements Employee must furnish proper tools to perform the job. Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. Valid Class B commercial driver's license with required endorsements We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations. Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County