Assistant Mechanic: Vehicle Maintenance & Diagnostics

Grand Blanc Township; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

State of Michigan mechanic trainee permit

Certification in area of work performed

Job description

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.