Auto Mechanic I

About the Role

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in maintaining the vehicles and mechanical equipment of all city departments. This includes scheduled and unscheduled repairs for both on-road and off-road equipment, ranging from 2-cycle engines to gasoline and diesel automotive equipment, trucks, and construction & maintenance equipment. The role also involves minor paint & body work, welding, and fabrication. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains small-engine equipment such as grass trimmers, lawnmowers, chainsaws, etc.
• Makes repairs and adjustments to automotive, truck, and equipment systems (brakes, ignition, electrical, hydraulic, compressed air, transmissions, drive-train, fuel, exhaust, etc.).
• Performs tune-ups and field repair work on construction equipment.
• Tests, services, and repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Inspects, adjusts, and replaces necessary units and parts in repair and maintenance work.
• Repairs and maintains gasoline (two-stroke and four-stroke) and diesel engines.
• Cuts, welds, and fabricates metal.
• Performs minor auto body repair and touch-up work.
• Evaluates parts requirements and orders or directs the ordering of needed parts.
• Diagnoses mechanical equipment problems and performs or schedules repairs.
• Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment.
• Maintains electronic records on labor and parts used for repairs.
• Assists in administering the City fleet maintenance program.
• Supports and assists subordinate Fleet Services personnel.
• Works overtime, standby, and responds to emergencies as required.
• Reports to work on time, even in inclement weather.

Additional Duties

• Completes training and coursework for ASE certifications.
• Serves on various employee teams.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard or vocational high school and:
• Successful completion of a 6-month automotive repair course and 2 years of experience as an automotive mechanic; or
• 5 years of experience as an automotive mechanic in maintaining small engines, automobiles, trucks, and construction equipment.
• Proven ability to perform the tasks described.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of maintenance and repair principles for small engines, automotive equipment, trucks, and construction equipment.
• Skill in using automotive repair tools, diagnostic equipment, and welding/fabrication techniques.
• Ability to repair and maintain various equipment classes.
• Ability to plan, order, and stock preventive maintenance parts.
• Ability to schedule work to minimize equipment downtime.
• Ability to maintain records and parts inventory.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Tennessee commercial driver's license or ability to obtain one upon employment.
• ASE, EVT, or other certifications within 12 months of employment.

Physical Demands

Frequent use of hands for handling tools and controls; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Requires walking, sitting, and talking/hearing. Frequent lifting up to 75 pounds and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

Frequently works near moving mechanical parts or outdoors. Occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions, fumes, and chemicals. Moderately noisy environment.