2026-A Mechanic (10/2026)

City of Prattville; Alabama; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Prattville is seeking an entry-level Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance Technician to assist in repairing and maintaining city vehicles and equipment. The role focuses on diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting shop duties to keep operations safe and ready.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and a couple years of automotive experience or related training.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years' automotive maintenance experience or enrollment in vocational/technical program preferred.
• Must provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Willing to work overtime and comply with safety-sensitive requirements.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues on a wide range of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Inspects, services, and repairs engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical components.
• Identifies faults and determines appropriate repair solutions.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts to restore proper function.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Uses diagnostic tools and manuals to support repair and maintenance activities.
• Ensures vehicles and equipment operate safely and efficiently.

Skills

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Prioritizing and planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

The purpose of this position is to assist in the repair and maintenance of city vehicles and equipment. The work consists of related equipment maintenance and repair duties. Successful performance helps ensure the provision of safe and well-maintained vehicles for a variety of city operations. FLSA status is Non-Exempt.

This is an apprenticeship/trainee type position.The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical assignments for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for this particular position.

VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE DUTIES (55%)

• Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues on a wide range of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Inspects, services, and repairs engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical components.
• Identifies mechanical and electrical faults and determines appropriate repair solutions.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts and components to restore proper equipment function.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Uses diagnostic tools, technical manuals, and specialized equipment to support repair and maintenance activities.
• Ensures vehicles and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with operational standards.

SHOP DUTIES (35%)

• Assists in maintaining shop inventory.
• Retrieves parts from local vendors.
• Assists in stocking parts and supplies.
• Retrieves supplies for the welding shop.
• Cleans and maintains the shop.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES (10%)

• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

High School Diploma or GED is required.

Twin (2) years' work experience in automotive maintenance or a related field which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job OR enrollment in a vocational/technical school training certification or degree in automotive mechanics or related field preferred.The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. The following list was developed through job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.

Job duties are typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. Employees frequently lift light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

Job duties are typically performed in a garage, stockroom, and outdoors, occasionally in extreme or inclement weather. Employees may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals.

Job duties require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Job duties require the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Job duties require the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear.

Job candidates must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.

Job duties require regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

City of Prattville employees are required to obtain knowledge of the City of Prattville Policies and Procedures, and knowledge of their specific department rules, policies, and procedures. This job description does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of individual employees in the classification. Job descriptions may be revised as needed.

• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment utilized in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of work safety principles.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

• Skill in the operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in performing preventative maintenance.
• Skill in the diagnosis and repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in problem-solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to learn and understand manuals and guidelines.
• Ability to learn and practice the proper use of tools, and equipment utilized in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

• Must provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Willing to cooperate with the workload of the department.
• Willing to attend continuing education courses.
• Willing to comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations.
• Must submit to drug screenings for this safety sensitive position.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

EEOC COMMITMENT:

The City of Prattville is committed to maintaining equal employment opportunity by considering job applicants and employees for hiring and advancement on the basis of job-pertinent individual differences and not on the basis of extraneous factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as current or former uniformed service member, or any other classifications protected by law.