Automotive Mechanic

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking an Automotive Mechanic for the Metro General Services department. This full-time civil service position involves performing skilled repair and maintenance work on light-duty motor vehicles, ensuring safe operation and compliance with city standards. Candidates with previous experience or automotive certifications are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have one year experience repairing light duty motor vehicles.
• Employees must furnish their own tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair mechanical defects in motor vehicles.
• Maintain and repair various automotive systems.
• Complete work orders and parts requests.

Skills

Diagnosing mechanical defects

Repairing gasoline and diesel engines

Using hand and pneumatic tools

Performing emissions tests

Conducting tune-ups

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Automotive Repair studies from an accredited trade school

Job description

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This position announcement is for Automotive Mechanic, a full-time Civil Service position in the Metro General Services department and performs skilled repair and maintenance work on light duty motor vehicles (automobiles and trucks with GVWR of 19,900 or less) and related equipment. Performs related duties as required.

The men and women in Metro's General Services Department are there to make sure the rest of government works. From ensuring that our city's vehicles run safely and smoothly, to keeping city buildings up to par to providing printing services and more, General Services is the support that allows other Metro departments to focus and achieve their missions.

• If you have applied for this position within the last 6 months there is no need to reapply. Â Your application is still under consideration.*
• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects in motor vehicles and related equipment.
• Maintain gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, electrical and other automotive systems.
• Repair or replace worn or defective parts.
• Adjust carburetors, fuel injection and perform tune-ups and emissions tests.
• Road test vehicles before and after repairs.
• Ensure that proper service is maintained.
• Complete work orders and parts requests and acquire parts from stock room.
• Deliver motor vehicles to dealerships for specialized maintenance and warranty repairs.
• Maintain tools, keeps equipment and shop area clean and orderly.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Accurately follow road maps and manuals.
• May perform brake lathe and tire balancing tasks.
• Attends seminars and training as needed.
  
  

High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience repairing light duty motor vehicles

OR

High School Diploma or GED and completion of Automotive Repair studies from an accredited trade school.

Licenses Required

Valid Driver License

Employee must furnish the proper tools to perform the job.

NOTE ON TARGETED CLASSIFICATION: Employees in this classification shall be automatically upgraded to the Automotive Mechanic - Certified classification provided all of the criteria in the Job Description for the Classification are met in accordance with Policy 5.6 B-I, Upgrades for Targeted Classifications.

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Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

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Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.Â

• Experience installing, operating, analyzing data and maintaining diagnostic equipment
• Experience using hand and pneumatic tools, brake lathe and related repair equipment
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

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Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

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Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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