Master Mechanic

About the role

Analyzes, maintains, repairs, and rebuilds a variety of automotive, diesel and turf equipment (light and heavy), and related parts and units.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses vehicles and/or equipment to determine nature and extent of damage or malfunction.
• Removes, disassembles, and inspects units, such as engines, transmissions, etc.
• Repairs, overhauls, and replaces parts, such as carburetors, fuel injectors, alternators, distributors, pumps, pistons, rods, bearings, etc.
• Repairs and rewires electrical systems, such as ignition systems, lights, etc.
• Adjusts brakes, aligns front end on various vehicles (light and heavy).
• Replaces and repairs shock absorbers and hydraulic components as needed.
• Provides technical and safety instruction to personnel assigned to assist in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Typical Physical Demands

• Must be able to communicate clearly verbally both orally and in writing.
• May be required to operate power hammers, power saws, shears, and emery grinds; performs welding, acetylene welding, forge and temper while repairing vehicles, turf equipment and machinery.
• Requires lifting (approx. 50 lbs), stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Involves contact with staff and city personnel.

Typical Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a machine shop environment; exposed to noise, dust, grease, and fumes.
• Some field work involved as needed.
• May be exposed to various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have four (4) years' experience as a Master Mechanic or have equivalent experience/training through a nationally recognized organization or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions.
• Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of employment and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee Commercial Driver's License as a condition of continued employment.
• Must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug Testing Rules.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certifications in Automobile, Light Truck, or Medium-Heavy Truck strongly preferred.