Auto Mechanic Small Gas Engine

Montgomery; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Montgomery Fleet Management Department seeks a skilled mechanic to repair and maintain motorcycles, tractors, and other small gas engines. You will work under general direction, applying knowledge of engine repair with adherence to department rules and safety standards.

The role requires 2+ years’ experience with small gas engines and the ability to follow written or oral instructions. A driver’s license and clean MVR are required, with physical capacity to lift heavy objects and work in varied

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience repairing small gas engines (e.g., Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Tecumseh).
• Qualifying education, training and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain small gas engines and related equipment.
• Exercise independent judgment on repair methods under general direction.
• Report to Master Mechanic, Property Maintenance Supervisor, District Park Maintenance Superintendent or Production Controller.

Skills

Gas engine repair

Education

Educational qualifications considered

Job description

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations

Nature of Work

This is skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of motorcycles, tractors, post-hole diggers, air compressors, weed eaters, electrical generators and other small gas engines.� Employee works under general direction and supervision and is expected to exercise independent judgment as to the method of repair after receiving written or oral instructions concerning the operating conditions of a piece of equipment.� Reports directly to the Master Mechanic, Property Maintenance Supervisor, District Park Maintenance Superintendent or Production Controller.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have at least two (2) years’ experience repairing small gas engines such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, and Tecumseh.
• NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

• Employment is conditioned upon applicants acquiring and maintaining an Alabama Driver’s license and providing a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) from the Department of Public Safety as proof of an insurable driving record.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have the ability to perform heavy lifting of objects 60 - 100 lbs. and perform strenuous physical tasks over extended periods of time. Must have the ability to work in inclement weather.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Fleet Management Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application and supplemental questionnaire form completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be administered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Additional Information

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at [phone].

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