Auto Mechanic

City of St Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Joseph is seeking an Auto Mechanic to repair heavy and medium duty equipment in the Fleet division of Public Works and Transportation.

You will diagnose and replace worn parts, weld, fabricate tools, and perform preventive maintenance on trucks, graders, loaders, excavators, and specialty equipment. The role requires a high school diploma; a Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement and a Missouri Safety Inspector Permit within stated timelines are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; able to obtain within 6 months.
• 1–3 years of related field experience preferred.
• Missouri Safety Inspector Permit within 180 days.
• Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement required within 3 months.
• Drug screening and criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, remove and replace defective parts in vehicles and equipment.
• Weld and cuts metals and parts.
• Fabricate various devices and pieces of equipment.
• Operate and maintain shop power tools including hoists, band saws, drill presses, torches, hydraulic hose splicer, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspect/replace tires.
• Assist other mechanics as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and inventory of filters, fluids and tires.
• Handle service calls and field repairs as necessary.

Skills

Basic mechanics

Advanced mechanics

Auto electrical

Heating & cooling

Welding

Cutting

Grinding

Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-3 years experience in related field

Missouri Safety Inspector Permit

Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Tools

Hoists

Band saws

Drill presses

Torch

Hydraulic hose splicer

Tire changer machine

Job description

Position Title: Auto Mechanic
Department: Public Works and Transportation
Division: Fleet
Salary: 39,962.00YR/19.2125HR
Closing Date: Until Filled

Job Summary/Scope

Repairs heavy and medium duty equipment, including motor graders, wheel loaders, excavators, and Class 1-8 trucks; specialty equipment, including street sweepers, slurry seal trucks, Vacuum sewer basin cleaners, and paint striping machines, and all other motorized equipment for the department. Assists in removing, repairing, replacing, fabricating, and installing parts on two cycle and small engine and to internal combustion gasoline and diesel engines for various applications. Ability to fabricate tools and equipment and weld. Assist other mechanics in the installation of transmissions, rear ends. Preforms light electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs. Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Performs repairs, inspections and replacement of tires. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• TROUBLESHOOTS, REMOVES and REPLACES defective parts in vehicles and equipment.
• WELDS and CUTS metals and parts.
• FABRICATES various devices and pieces of equipment.
• OPERATES and MAINTAINS various shop power tools including hoists, band saws, drill presses, torches, hydraulic hose splicer, etc.
• CLEANS shop and/or work area.
• ORDERS parts and materials needed for repairs.
• HANDLES service calls and makes repairs in the field as necessary.
• ASSISTS other mechanics as needed.
• MAINTAINS regular and reliable attendance.
• MAINTAINS the inventory of filters, fluids and tires.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• SKILLS in basic and advanced mechanics, auto electrical heating and cooling.
• SKILLS in welding, cutting, grinding and fabrication.
• KNOWLEDGE of mechanical engine operations and repair procedures.
• ABILITY to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and make necessary repairs.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (continued)

• VALID Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement required within 3 months of employment.
• MISSOURI Safety Inspector’s Mechanic Permit required within the first 180 days of employment.
• ONE to three years prior experience in related field preferred.
• REQUIRED to be on-call and/or carry a pager to respond to emergencies as needed.

Material and Equipment Directly Used

Operates a variety of equipment, including hand tools, used in the maintenance of trucks and equipment, tire changer machine. Also operates street vehicles and equipment when making repairs. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

Work is performed under a variety of conditions ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Also requires such physical activities as climbing, stooping, kneeling and crawling. Must be able to operate equipment with dexterity. Work involves routine lifting of objects weighing as much as 30 pounds. Occasionally lift objects weighing as much as 75 pounds or assist in lifting objects weighing in excess of 75 pounds. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required or must be able to obtain within 6 months. One to three years’ experience in a related field preferred.

All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.

City of St. Joseph | 1100 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO, 64501 | (816)-271-5300