Assistant Mechanic

Grand Blanc Township; Flint (MI); Presencial; USD 30 000 - 47 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Resumo da oferta

Grand Blanc Township seeks a skilled mechanic to maintain and repair Township vehicles and equipment under the supervision of the Lead Mechanic. You will perform a broad range of technical tasks across gasoline, diesel, CNG, and electric systems, including diagnostics, electrical work, hydraulics, and preventive maintenance.

You will diagnose problems, repair and tune engines, brakes, and transmissions, and maintain repair logs.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• State of Michigan mechanic trainee permit with certification requirements.
• Preferred: Auto and Heavy‑Duty Truck certification; Commercial Driver's License Class B.

Responsabilidades

• Perform mechanic duties involving repairs to gasoline, diesel powered, CNG, and electric automotive, transit, heavy and light construction, and other power-driven equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose and locate mechanical difficulties on Township vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair electrical system components, ignition systems, computers, alternators, high voltage power generators, starters and batteries.
• Diagnose, maintain, repair and recondition hydraulic systems; diagnose and repair front and rear drive axles, drive train components, belts, gears and chain drives.
• Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms and related parts and equipment.
• Tune-up engines by replacing ignition parts and reconditioning and adjusting carburetors, throttle body and port fuel injection systems and propane fuel systems; repair and maintain emission control systems.
• Repair, adjust and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, master cylinders, disc pads, machine drums and rotors and hydraulic and air brakes.
• Inspect tire and wheel assemblies mounted on all vehicles and equipment; determine the repair ability of wheels, tires and tubes; repair, remount, and balance tires on all vehicles and equipment.
• Clean shop and properly dispose of discarded mechanical parts and materials; recycle appropriate shop by-products including oil, antifreeze, and oil/fuel filters.
• Commitment to continued education and training.
• Perform related duties as assigned by Lead Mechanic/Director of Public Services.
• Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Basic computer skills

Mathematical and electrical skills

Maintain shop records

Diagnose mechanical/electrical/hydraul

Knowledge of vehicle systems

Welding and fabrication

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

State of Michigan mechanic trainee permit

Certification in area of work performed

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Chapter V bargaining unit members interested in the vacant position shall make their interest known to the Human Resources Department on or before 11/16/2026. Non-members, such as existing part-time and/or temporary employees, may make their interest known during the open period but Employer will not entertain non-member applicants before 11/17/2026.

Overview

Under the supervision of Lead Mechanic, participates in the work of staff responsible for maintaining and repairing Township vehicles and equipment. Also performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Description

Chapter V bargaining unit members interested in the vacant position shall make their interest known to the Human Resources Department on or before 11/16/2026. Non-members, such as existing part-time and/or temporary employees, may make their interest known during the open period but Employer will not entertain non-member applicants before 11/17/2026.

Overview

Under the supervision of Lead Mechanic, participates in the work of staff responsible for maintaining and repairing Township vehicles and equipment. Also performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Supervision Received

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Lead Mechanic, Senior Mechanic or the Director of Public Services in the absence of the Lead Mechanic

Examples of Duties

Duties

• Perform mechanic duties involving repairs to gasoline, diesel powered, compressed natural gas (CNG), and electric automotive, transit, heavy and light construction, and other power-driven equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose and locate mechanical difficulties on Township vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair electrical system components, ignition systems, computers, alternators, high voltage power generators, starters and batteries.
• Diagnose, maintain, repair and recondition hydraulic systems; diagnose and repair front and rear drive axles, drive train components, belts, gears and chain drives.
• Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms and related parts and equipment.
• Tune-up engines by replacing ignition parts and reconditioning and adjusting carburetors, throttle body and port fuel injection systems and propane fuel systems; repair and maintain emission control systems.
• Repair, adjust and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, master cylinders, disc pads, machine drums and rotors and hydraulic and air brakes.
• Inspect tire and wheel assemblies mounted on all vehicles and equipment; determine the repair ability of wheels, tires and tubes; repair, remount, and balance tires on all vehicles and equipment.
• Clean shop and properly dispose of discarded mechanical parts and materials; recycle appropriate shop by-products including oil, antifreeze, and oil/fuel filters.
• Commitment to continued education and training.
• Perform related duties as assigned by Lead Mechanic/Director of Public Services.
• Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• State of Michigan mechanic trainee permit (with the requirement that the employee shall obtain certification(s) in area(s) of work performed).

Desired

• State of Michigan – Auto and Heavy-Duty Truck
• Valid Commercial Driver's License – Class B, N, and Air Brakes.

Skills And Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Basic mathematical and electrical skills
• Maintain shop and repair records and logs.
• Inspect automotive, emergency and public works equipment to locate and diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems and to determine corrective procedures
• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of the mechanical and electrical systems of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of gasoline and diesel engine repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of welding and fabrication.
• Knowledge of operating and repair characteristics of hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
• Communicate, understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the jobs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in a garage, and is exposed to grease, oil, fumes, chemicals, dust, noxious gases, and physical demands of mechanical work.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Employees are frequently required to lift up to 75 lbs. to their waist and 25 lbs. above head.
• Work is occasionally performed outdoors under all weather conditions and includes exposure to inclement weather, noise, heavy traffic conditions, and chemical and exhaust fumes.

Grand Blanc Township offers an industry leading benefits package to full-time employees.

Healthcare Benefits

• Medical Insurance options for employees and dependents.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI PPO plan.
• Blue Care Network HSA POS plan
• Dental Insurance
• Delta Dental of Michigan
• Vision Insurance
• Blue Vision (VSP)
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long term disability insurance

Retirement Benefits

• Deferred compensation plan
• Retiree healthcare savings plan

PTO

Paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick time.

Optional Benefits available to eligible employees

• FSA and DCRA pre-tax contributions
• Voluntary life insurance
• Supplemental 457 retirement program (pre-tax & Roth)

The need for an accommodation does not necessarily bar employment. A determination will be made as to the effectiveness with which the accommodation will allow you to perform the essential functions of the positions and the hardship it would impose on the employer.