Equipment Mechanic I

City of Elizabeth City; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Elizabeth City seeks a skilled mechanic to maintain and repair city vehicles and equipment, including heavy-duty apparatus. You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety standards are met.

A valid CDL and EPA 609 certification are required, with HS diploma or GED and related training preferred. This role involves working at city facilities, performing diagnosed repairs, and documenting all service work.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED and specialized courses and one year of mechanic experience.
• EPA Section 609 Certification and CDL are required.
• Experience with maintenance and repair of vehicles, light and heavy equipment is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative maintenance on city vehicles on routine schedule.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair and service automobiles, trucks and equipment.
• Repair brake, fuel and electrical systems; heavy-duty vehicle systems.
• Install components and perform welding and metal fabrication repairs.
• Document all work completed after each job.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Mechanical repair

Reading manuals

Documentation of work orders

Education

High School diploma or GED; 1 year college training

Tools

EPA Section 609 Certification

State Inspection Driver's License

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The purpose of this job is to ensure city departments and personnel have properly working vehicles and equipment to do their jobs safely and effectively to include fire and police; provides maintenance and repairs to automotive, light and heavy equipment and specialized vehicles such as an apparatus.

This position works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
  • Provides preventative maintenance to vehicles on a routine schedule.
  • Inspects, repairs and maintains automobiles, trucks and equipment.
  • Inspects, diagnoses problems and services automobiles, trucks and other equipment.
  • Repairs brake systems, fuel systems, and electrical components.
  • Repairs systems on heavy duty vehicles.
  • Replaces transmissions, bearings, gears, etc.; repairs air conditioners.
  • Installs water pumps, radiators, batteries, brakes and other equipment; changes oil.
  • Replaces hydraulic lines on equipment.
  • Performs state inspections on all city vehicles.
  • Orders required parts and supplies; performs metal fabrication and welding repairs.
  • Performs minor body repairs; paints equipment.
  • Documents all work completed after each job.
  • Performs related work as required.

Physical Demands

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.

Special Certifications And Licenses

• EPA Section 609 Certification.
• State Inspection Driver's License.
• Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid state commercial driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Elizabeth City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Education And Experience & Special Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent and supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college and one (1) year of experience as a mechanic on vehicles, light and heavy engines or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

The City of Elizabeth City provides outstanding compensation and benefits for its employees. To read more about the benefits, visit our City page.

01

Are you currently an employee of the City of Elizabeth City?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you currently possess an EPA Section 609 Certification for motor vehicle air conditioning systems?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently possess a valid North Carolina vehicle safety inspection certification/license?

• Yes
• No

05

Which best describes your current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) status?

• I currently possess a valid Class A CDL.
• I currently possess a valid Class B CDL.
• I currently possess another type of CDL.
• I currently possess a CDL learner's permit.
• I do not currently possess a CDL.

06

How many years of professional experience do you have performing maintenance and repairs on automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, or specialized vehicles?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

07

Which preventive maintenance duties have you performed? Select all that apply.

• Oil and filter changes
• Fluid inspections/replacement
• Brake inspections
• Tire inspections/service
• Battery testing/replacement
• Belt and hose inspections
• Lubrication
• Vehicle safety inspections
• Preventive maintenance documentation
• None of the above

08

This position requires regular standing, walking, bending, working around and underneath vehicles and equipment, using hand and power tools, and regularly exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force. Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you willing and able to work around moving machinery, vehicle traffic, fumes, oils, fuels, chemicals, loud noise, vibration, and varying indoor and outdoor temperatures as required by the position?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience completing work orders, documenting repairs, maintaining vehicle maintenance records, or recording parts and materials used?

• Yes
• No

11

Which of the following systems do you have experience diagnosing, servicing, or repairing? Select all that apply.

• Brake systems
• Fuel systems
• Electrical systems
• Engine systems
• Transmissions
• Heating and air conditioning systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Steering and suspension systems
• Cooling systems/radiators
• Batteries/charging systems
• Heavy-duty vehicle systems
• None of the above
• Required Question