Equipment Mechanic 1-General Services

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Vacation Days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

ADA accommodations available

Job summary

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking an Equipment Mechanic to perform skilled repairs and routine maintenance on heavy on-road vehicles and grounds equipment. You will diagnose problems, rebuild components, and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and automotive repair training, plus a valid Class B driver's license. Candidates must supply their own tools and be prepared for civil service employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent plus 1 year experience repairing motor vehicles or equipment.
• Automotive repair studies from an accredited trade school.
• No substitutions will be considered for this recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Repairs motor vehicles and equipment according to manufacturer standards.
• Inspects and diagnoses various problems.
• Maintains gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, electrical and related systems.
• Repairs or replaces worn or defective parts.
• Road tests vehicles before and after repairs.
• Provides roadside assistance for emergency repairs outside of shop.

Skills

Diagnose problems

Repair vehicles

Safe operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Automotive Repair studies (trade school)

Job description

Position Description

The Equipment Mechanic position performs skilled repairs and maintenance work on a wide variety of heavy (on road heavy duty vehicles greater than 20K GVWR) and light duty grounds equipment, as well as off road grounds or construction equipment. This position also 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 maintaining high performance buildings to providing printing services and more, General Services is the support that allows other Metro departments to focus and achieve their missions.

Typical Duties

• Repairs motor vehicles and/or equipment according to manufacturer standards.
• Inspects and diagnoses various problems.
• Maintains gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, electrical, and other related systems.
• Maintains and repairs dozers, backhoes, rollers, pavers, milling machines, a wide variety of other heavy duty equipment and light duty grounds equipment such as mowers and golf course equipment, etc.
• Rebuilds pumps, cylinder heads, cable control units, and renews pins and bushings on tracks.
• Performs machine lathe work when necessary.
• Welds on occasion.
• Repairs or replaces worn or defective parts.
• Adjusts fuel systems and performs tune-ups.
• May perform emissions test.
• Road tests vehicles before and after repairs.
• Provides roadside assistance for emergency repairs outside of shop.
• Ensures that proper service is maintained.
• Completes work orders on every vehicle repaired.
• Keeps tools, equipment, and shop area clean and orderly.
• Acquires parts from outside sources.
• Attends training seminars as needed.
• Operates a service truck safely (General Services).

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent and one (1) year of experience repairing motor vehicles and/or equipment.

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

*no substitutions will be considered for this recruitment*

License Requirements

Valid Driver License

Must have or obtain a Class B driver license within 12 months of employment

Additional Requirements

Employee must furnish proper tools to perform the job.

If you have applied for this position within the last 6 months, there is no need to reapply your application is still under consideration.

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

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.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Valid Class B commercial driver's license with required indorsements

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

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.

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

Full-time, Civil Service positions

• 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
• 1 Sick Day per month
• 12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions

• 20 vacation days per year
• 3 Personal days per year
• 1 Sick Day per month
• 12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.