Mechanic

The City of Auburn Hills is a distinguished leader in southeast Michigan, known for its high-technology parks, world-renowned retail, entertainment, and manufacturing. Home to over 26,000 residents, it serves as Michigan's global business address, hosting international corporations from 32 countries. Residents enjoy city and suburban amenities, including parks, a revitalized downtown, a community center with a library, four colleges and universities, and Great Lakes Crossing Outlets.

About the Role

Performs semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work in maintaining the vehicles and mechanical equipment of the City. Also performs the essential duties and responsibilities of the General Maintenance, Grade 4 classification as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on City vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain cost containment and purchasing procedures.
• Carry out assigned projects to completion.
• Read and interpret construction plans.
• Operate tools and equipment, including computer systems.
• Ensure safety in all maintenance and repair activities.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Valid State Driver’s license and CDL certification.
• State of Michigan certification as a master mechanic or other combination of State of Michigan mechanic certifications.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of automotive mechanics.
• Considerable knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, fire pumps and valves, generators, and welding.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions in municipal maintenance and repair.
• Working knowledge of practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.
• Ability to establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to maintain cost containment and purchasing procedures.
• Ability to work safely and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Skill in operating tools, equipment, and computer systems.

Pay

$27.31 - $33.20 per hour depending on qualifications.

Benefits

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In an effort to improve the overall health of our workforce, the City of Auburn Hills adopted a policy against hiring tobacco users. All applicants are subject to a nicotine test in the final step of the hiring process. Those who test positive for nicotine from tobacco use may reapply for employment after six months.