Fleet Mechanic

Summary

The Public Works - Fleet mechanic position is responsible for maintaining and repairing the City’s fleet and infrastructure. Main duties include vehicle and equipment maintenance, part rebuilding/replacement, and problem-solving.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Pay

• Starting Range: $35.28/hr. with Class A CDL, $35.78/hr. without Class A CDL
• Raises: $3/hr. after first year, $3/hr. after second year

Benefits

• Medical: ER pays 100% of EE premium and 80% of dependent premium
• Dental: ER pays 100% of EE premium and 80% of dependent premium for base plan, EE can pay difference for buy-up plan
• Vision: ER pays 100% of EE premium and 80% of dependent premium
• IMRF Pension: EE contributes 4.5% pre-tax, ER contributes 6.17%, vested after 10 years
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 100% ER paid
• Life & AD&D Insurance: 100% ER paid $20,000
• Other: STD, Hospital Indemnity, Life Insurance, 457, FSA, HSA

Essential Duties

• Examine vehicles and determine nature and extent of damage or malfunction
• Review active manufacturer recalls that pertain to City equipment and vehicles
• Use hydraulic equipment
• Rebuild and/or replace parts
• Rewire when needed
• Mend body damage and weld broken parts
• Solve problems
• Operate various powered maintenance equipment and hand tools
• Perform miscellaneous duties such as repairing machinery, tools, and equipment, cleaning buildings and garage bays
• Operate heavy equipment such as tractors, tool carriers, dump trucks, backhoes, mini-excavators, Vactor trucks
• Backup staffing for emergency response such as removing snow and ice
• Support other departments as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• At least two years of public works (or related) maintenance experience
• Valid commercial driver's license (C.D.L.) Class A with a good driving record, or ability to obtain within one year of employment
• Certification (or other documented training) in vehicle/equipment maintenance
• Basic technical competence and electrical skills
• Ability to use a personal computer for email and file management
• Understanding, interpreting, explaining, and applying relevant policies, procedures, and regulations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as frequent bending, squatting, stretching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavy items over 100 pounds unassisted
• Regular attendance and willingness to work overtime and staggered shifts as needed

Supplement Information

• Submit a copy of any applicable training certificates or transcripts with the application
• Include three references with your application

Location

Throughout O'Fallon City Limits

Work Hours

40 Hours; Daytime, evenings, and weekends are all expected as required.