Equipment Mechanic (CDL Training Provided)

City of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Akron is seeking an Equipment Mechanic for the Motor Equipment Team, working 2nd shift (3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.).

This role involves diagnosing and repairing a wide range of city equipment, from tractors to trash trucks, with opportunities to gain certifications and collaborate in an innovative setting. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of skilled repair experience, plus a valid Ohio driver’s license and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years of skilled, paid experience in automotive/construction equipment repair.
• Equivalency allows up to 50% related training in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other equipment issues.
• Repair and maintain gasoline or diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, and drive systems.
• Utilize shop tools and equipment to perform repairs and calibrations.
• Respond to road service calls to repair equipment in the field.

Skills

Diagnose mechanical issues

Repair and maintain engines

Field service repair

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Drill presses

Wheel balancers

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Equipment Mechanics have the essential task of servicing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of city equipment, such as tractors, police cars, trash trucks, dump trucks, street sweepers, and much more. By joining the Motor Equipment Team, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your skills, obtain certifications, and work in an innovative setting that encourages collaboration.

Current vacancies are:

2nd shift (3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.)

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other equipment issues.
• Repair and maintain gasoline or diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, drive trains, brake systems, steering systems, electrical and electronic systems, and other major components of various automotive, construction, and related equipment.
• Utilize a variety of equipment, drill presses, chain hoists, motor stands, battery chargers, hand tools, wheel balancers, and more for making repairs.
• Respond to road service calls to repair equipment in the field.
• Repair and maintain hydraulic systems on equipment.
• Fabricate as needed using drill presses, torches, grinders, and related equipment.
• Maintain and repair shop tools and equipment.
• Perform electronic recordkeeping, including posting parts, labor, and diagnostic information.
• Read repair manuals and review repair videos to determine the appropriate method of repair.
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of three years of skilled, paid experience in automotive and/or construction equipment repair, or an equivalent combination of paid experience and training. THE EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT MEANS THAT YOU MAY SUBSTITUTE UP TO 50% OF PAID EXPERIENCE WITH RELATED TRAINING.
• Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver's license.
• Must obtain a valid State of Ohio commercial driver's license class A with a tanker endorsement within 120 days of employment. CDL training is provided outside of an employee's scheduled shift.
• List of essential job functions and full job description available upon request.

This is a classified position.

The selection process will consist of a competitive examination with credit for education and experience. A passing score must be obtained on the competitive examination in order to receive credit for education and experience. TEST WEIGHTS: Competitive Examination 70%, Education 20%, Experience 10%.

Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.

RESIDENCY: Candidates who have been resident citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Akron for at least one year immediately prior to the examination and who continue to reside within the corporate limits of the City of Akron throughout the remainder of the selection process will have 5 points added to their passing grades.

VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to his/her passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application.

NOTE: The competitive examination may be suspended if shown to be impractical because of an insufficient number of qualified candidates. The candidates will then be ranked in a standard manner based on 70% for qualifying, 20% for education, and 10% for experience.

DRIVER'S LICENSE: An applicant having a valid driver's license from another state will be accepted conditionally provided that, if selected, an Ohio Driver's License must be obtained prior to appointment. Candidates having six or more points on their driving record at the time of appointment will be disqualified from further consideration.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together.

In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices.

Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.

The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible. Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals. In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace, the City conducts pre-employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs. Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired.