Automotive Mechanic

City of Hoover; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hoover seeks a skilled technician to diagnose and repair heavy equipment, automobiles, and trucks. The role requires experience with diesel and gas engines, plus the ability to obtain Hoover driver permits and Alabama CDL.

Overtime and on-call duties are expected. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, fleet repairs across police, fire, and municipal vehicles, hydraulic systems, records management, and tire changes.

Qualifications

• Five or more years diagnosing, repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, automobiles and trucks.
• Two years of Automotive Technical School training plus three+ years of experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain/maintain City of Hoover Driver's Permit.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Alabama Class A CDL.
• Willingness to work overtime and be on call when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on City of Hoover vehicles, including heavy equipment and diesel/gas engines.
• Repair vehicles such as rescue units, police sedans, fire trucks, and various equipment.
• Repair hydraulic systems and diagnose engine problems.
• Keep records and purchase parts as needed for Fleet Services.
• Change tires on city vehicles and equipment; perform other related duties.

Skills

Diagnosing and repairing heavy equip.

Diesel and gasoline engines

On-call/overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Automotive Technical School training (2 years)

Job description

Hiring Range $25.40 - $34.03

• Five (5) years or more of experience in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, automobiles and trucks

Hiring Range $25.40 - $34.03

Starting Salary May Be Adjusted Depending On Experience.

• Five (5) years or more of experience in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, automobiles and trucks

OR

Two (2) years of training from an Automotive Technical School and three (3) years or more of experience in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, automobiles and trucks.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, automobiles to include diesel and gasoline engines
• Possession of a valid Driver's License and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover's Driver's Permit
• Ability to obtain/maintain an Alabama Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Ability to work overtime and be placed "on call" when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing, emergency service vehicles, diesel engine, heavy equipment, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Dealership factory trained automotive diagnosis and repair certifications

Performs preventative maintenance on City of Hoover vehicles to include changing oil and conducting factory recommended scheduled maintenance which includes heavy equipment, diesel engines, gas engines and automobiles; repairs vehicles such as rescue units, police sedans, fire trucks, heavy equipment and small equipment; repairs hydraulic operating systems to include checking line pressure, flow and the restriction of hydraulic lines; repairs diesel and gasoline engines which includes diagnosing engine problems; performs administrative duties such as keeping records and purchasing parts which are needed for Fleet Services; changes tires on city vehicles and equipment; performs other related duties as assigned.